Alexander Nikishin vs Quinn Hughes
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Quinn Hughes carries $7.9M against $20.8M. The gap is +$899K versus +$13M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Quinn Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Minnesota Wild |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $7.9M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $20.8M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$13M |
| Grade | C | A+ |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 27:52 |
| Points | 33 | 22 |
| Next contract | — | — |