Alexander Nikishin vs Mattias Samuelsson
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Mattias Samuelsson carries $4.3M against $7.6M. The gap is +$899K versus +$3.3M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Mattias Samuelsson |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Buffalo Sabres |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $4.3M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $7.6M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$3.3M |
| Grade | C | A |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 23:51 |
| Points | 33 | 9 |
| Next contract | — | — |