The Carolina Hurricanes wish to deliver Alexander Nikishin over now
Daria Tuboltseva: Carolina Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin is underneath contract with SKA till June 1st however all sides are negotiating an early launch to see him be part of the Hurricanes this season. A supply stated he’ll signal a contract with the Hurricanes.
Marco D’Amico: Nikishin has extra leverage than Ivan Demidov (who had his contract terminated by SKA and he signed with the Montreal Canadiens) as he’s older and has “paid his dues.” The Hurricanes are attempting to barter for an early termination.
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Contract breakdown for Ivan Demidov is a bit completely different
Puck Pedia: Ivan Demidov’s three-year entry-level contract that kicks on this yr carries a $941,000 wage cap hit and an AAV of $2.63 million.
2024-25: $775,000 wage, $97,500 signing bonus, $55,000 GP bonus, $525,000 Conn Smythe Bonus
2025-26: $877,500 wage, $97,500 signing bonus, $1 million “A” efficiency bonuses, and $1 million “B” efficiency bonuses.
2026-27: $877,500 wage, $97,500 signing bonus, $1 million “A” efficiency bonuses, and $2 million “B” efficiency bonuses.
@MouserGuru: “For the curious: like Ryan Leonard the yr 1 Conn Smythe bonus is a “phantom” bonus inflating the yr 1 AAV. That bigger yr 1 AAV permits for bigger yr 2 / 3 AAV efficiency bonuses. Contracts can’t enhance yr over yr by greater than the yr 1 AAV.”
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When will Ivan Demidov be within the Canadiens lineup?
Marco D’Amico of Rg.org: Sources are saying the Demidov’s camp is working onerous to clear all hurdles and get him to Montreal as quickly as attainable.
Sources say that he’s left Moscow and acquired on a flight to Istanbul. He’ll finalize paperwork in Turkey earlier than heading to Canada. Agent Dan Milstein informed RG that the method to terminate his SKA contract and signal his entry-level deal solely took three hours.
Demidov may arrive in Toronto on Friday, assembly up with the workforce. If there’s a delay, he would then meet the workforce again in Montreal. An NHL debut may occur as early as Monday in opposition to the Blackhawks.
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The Montreal Canadiens gained’t push Ivan Demidov as soon as he arrives
TSN: So the Montreal Canadiens have signed prospect Ivan Demidov to his entry-level contract, and the plan is to get him into the lineup, which is one thing that might take a while because it’s not a fast course of. They aren’t placing a timeline on it, in line with Darren Dreger.
“So what occurs when he arrives? The sky is the restrict for this younger man, they’re not going to push him, they don’t do this developmentally with any of their prime prospects however there may be some encouraging indicators.
He’s popping out of the KHL the place he led SKA with 49 factors in 65 video games, so he’s a top-level skillset. He’ll be given a possibility and he’s acquired a pleasant contract as Johnston reported, a $525,000 signing bonus, or a bonus if he wins the Conn Smythe.
That is likely to be far-fetched, however it positively helps him with bonus cash as he will get deeper into the entry-level contract.”
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