Pyotr Kochetkov?

[MillionDollarCam]

I think it’s also worth mentioning that Kochetkov was acquired with one of the picks that we obtained in the Jeff Skinner trade.

At the time, people hated the Skinner trade but long story short, the Canes turned Skinner into Kochetkov and Nikishin; and Nikishin in his own right is a dominant player, he’s one of, if not the best (and most physical) defenseman in the KHL. I’m hoping we see him over here in the US in a few years (once his KHL contract is up). The Canes also acquired Cliff Pu in the Skinner trade but we can gloss over that tidbit.

For those wondering, Nikishin currently has has 9 goals, 22 assists, and 31 points in 40 games as a defenseman, he’s also a plus 17. He’s also doing all of this while being a 6’4” / 215 lb. wrecking ball (see below).

 

Edited December 21, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[Anybodyhome]

The post game interview with Hannah is officially viral:

 

Edited December 21, 2022 by Anybodyhome

[Stumpy]

Heeee's baaaacckkkkk!!!

Canes Recall Kochetkov On An Emergency Basis

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Among rookie goaltenders with at least 15 appearances this season, he ranks first in goals-against average and tied for second in save percentage. The 6'3", 193-pound netminder also ranks tied for fifth in the league with three shutouts, tied for the second-most in a single season by any Whalers/Hurricanes rookie. He was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for December after posting a 7-0-1 record, 1.63 goals-against average, .939 save percentage and two shutouts in eight games, and he registered the longest shutout sequence by any rookie in franchise history from Dec. 10-15 (151:26).