Rangers' Nikishin Pursuit Hits a Wall - Carolina's Price Tag Is Outrageous

The New York Rangers are making a serious push to land Alexander Nikishin, but the Carolina Hurricanes aren't exactly rolling out the red carpet with a reasonable asking price. What the Hurricanes want in return for the talented defenseman has become the real story here, and it's the kind of demand that makes even aggressive GMs pause before picking up the phone.