RALEIGH, N.C. - The Stanley Cup Playoffs officially begin on Saturday, but the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils will have to wait one more day to get going. A welcome buffer after closing ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - On April 11, he agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Seven days later, he arrived in Raleigh. And on Saturday, Alexander Nikishin took ...