The Carolina Hurricanes remain undecided on their forward Alexander Nikishin’s future, with no clear plan yet in place for his role on the team. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks are holding off on extending their star player Will Smith, opting to delay contract discussions until after the current season concludes. Both situations highlight ongoing uncertainty in player contracts amid the NHL’s offseason negotiations. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how these decisions unfold.

The Carolina Hurricanes are still trying to figure out what to do with Alexander Nikishin, and a Will Smith extension with the San Jose Sharks may wait until after the season.