Alexander Nikishin vs Zach Werenski
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Zach Werenski carries $9.6M against $17.4M. The gap is +$899K versus +$7.8M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Zach Werenski |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $9.6M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $17.4M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$7.8M |
| Grade | C | A+ |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 28:30 |
| Points | 33 | 12 |
| Next contract | — | — |