Alexander Nikishin vs Nate Schmidt
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Nate Schmidt carries $3.5M against $3.7M. The gap is +$899K versus +$181K in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Nate Schmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Utah Hockey Club |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 35 |
| Contract type | RFA | UFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $3.5M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $3.7M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$181K |
| Grade | C | C |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 20:01 |
| Points | 33 | 3 |
| Next contract | — | — |