Alexander Nikishin vs Wyatt Kaiser
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Wyatt Kaiser carries $1.7M against $5.1M. The gap is +$899K versus +$3.4M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Wyatt Kaiser |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $1.7M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $5.1M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$3.4M |
| Grade | C | A |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 19:38 |
| Points | 33 | 6 |
| Next contract | — | — |