Former Nikita Kucherov Teammates Open Door to Maple Leafs Blockbuster

Former Nikita Kucherov Teammates Open Door to Maple Leafs Blockbuster

Fans across the NHL were shocked on Friday when reports emerged that Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov, who is playing in the final season of his current contract, informed the club he wasn’t going to extend and would prefer to be traded.The request of one of the League’s best players to be traded […]

"Lack of pace in negotiations major reason Kucherov got upset": Elliotte Friedman's scoop on Lighting star's shocking trade request damages GM Julien BriseBois' reputation

Nikita Kucherov's shocking trade request will likely overshadow the reputation Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has built on two Stanley Cup rings, a salary cap sheet with nobody above $9.

32 Thoughts Podcast: Unpacking what’s behind Nikita Kucherov’s trade request

Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.

Kucherov Trade Request: Leafs, Canadiens Named by Friedman

Elliotte Friedman says Nikita Kucherov would consider Toronto or Montreal, but Lightning GM Julien BriseBois says no trade is planned.