{
  "id": 16596400,
  "title": "Daily Bean: Nikishin Ends Holdout; Heritage Classic; Bruins Wrap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/daily-bean-nikishin-ends-holdout-heritage-classic-bruins-wrap",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T11:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daily-bean-nikishin-ends-holdout-115900260.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Bruins returned to practice at their home rink in Brighton today, ahead of their upcoming road trip. They currently lead the Atlantic Division by three points, having won their last two games against the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks. This streak of eight straight points is the longest for the Bruins this season.\n\nMeanwhile, in free agency news, the Carolina Hurricanes officially ended their holdout with Alexander Nikishin. The 25-year-old left wing signed a one-year deal worth $3 million, securing his future with the team until 2030. Nikishin will retain his RFA status and offer-sheet eligibility for the following season.\n\nElsewhere, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets in last night's Heritage Classic, with a 2-1 victory behind Jacob Fowler's standout performance. In the NHL, the New York Rangers signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract worth $850,000. Reimer previously played for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL.\n\nConnor Hellebuyck, the goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning, had a successful practice session in New Jersey but will not make his debut until today. The San Jose Sharks continue to struggle with rebound control, as evidenced by the Bruins' five goals against Alex Nedeljkovic in Saturday's game. The Chicago Blackhawks have dropped eight of their first 11 games and have only managed three goals in their last three outings, while their power play remains a weak point. Connor Hellebuyck's potential return and the Canucks' upcoming contract situation for Quinn Hughes are also topics of interest.",
  "summary": "The Boston Bruins return to the practice rink today ahead of their two-game road trip, and they still hold a […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}