Alexander Nikishin vs Zeev Buium
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Zeev Buium carries $967K against $6.6M. The gap is +$899K versus +$5.6M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Zeev Buium |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Vancouver Canucks |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 20 |
| Contract type | RFA | ELC |
| Cap hit | $3M | $967K |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $6.6M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$5.6M |
| Grade | C | A+ |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 20:47 |
| Points | 33 | 4 |
| Next contract | — | $9.4M · 8 yrs · from 2027-28 |