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**Blues in the mix for Nikishin as trade season heats up** • **Blues** are reportedly one of several teams pursuing Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin • **Nikishin**, 23, is a big-bodied puck-moving blueliner who could upgrade STL's defensive corps • **Carolina** appears open to moving the Russian d-man amid their defensive depth • **Blues** have the cap space and prospect capital to make a competitive offer **What to watch:** Whether STL GM Doug Armstrong moves aggressively or lets this one pass. The lineup's set. Drop in.