Nikita Kucherov Tells Lightning He Won't Re-Sign and Asks for a Trade, AP Source Says
The reigning Hart Trophy winner is in the final year of an $76 million contract, and the Lightning say they have no intention of trading him.
- On Friday, Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov informed the team he will not re-sign and requested a trade, ESPN reported. The 33-year-old is in the final year of his eight-year, $76 million contract.
- General Manager Julien BriseBois quickly rejected the request, stating the organization has "unequivocally no intention of trading Nikita." BriseBois had expressed optimism in mid-September about finalizing contract negotiations.
- The 33-year-old winger holds a modified no-trade clause allowing him to submit a list of 10 approved teams. Kucherov recently became the franchise's career points leader with 1,139 points in 891 games.
- Amid a trend of high-profile NHL stars seeking exits, Kucherov joins Brady Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck in requesting trades. Player agency is increasingly reshaping roster construction across the league.
- Entering the final season of his eight-year, $76 million contract, Kucherov is positioned for a substantial salary increase as an unrestricted free agent after this season. Teams may hesitate offering long-term deals given his age.
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LOS ANGELES. It was a hockey bombshell that was heard throughout the NHL. And the rest of the hockey world. Nikita Kucherov announced on Friday that he wants to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Russian star forward has informed both club management and teammates that he does not intend to stay. – Absolutely shocking, comments hockey insider Pierre LeBrun, to Canadian television channel TSN.
The General Manager of Tampa, Julien Brisbois, stated that the National Hockey League Club did not plan to exchange Russian assailant Nikita Kucherov despite his desire to leave the team. The Russian assailant Nikita Kucherov refused to sign a new contract with the Tampa Club and requested the exchange, gave TASS with reference to journalist Elliott Friedman. The player had already indicated his wish to team and management partners. "We clearly …
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GM: Lightning won’t give Nikita Kucherov trade he reportedly requested
Nikita Kucherov wants out of Tampa Bay, but the Lightning have no intention of trading him, general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday night. The two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner and reigning NHL MVP informed his teammates of his decision during the team's flight to Nashville on Friday, multiple media outlets reported. The Lightning play the
Reports: Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 31 (Field Level Media) - Nikita Kucherov has been the centerpiece of the Tampa Bay Lightning since his debut as a 20-year-old in the 2013-14 season. But the 13-year veteran's time in Tampa Bay may be coming to an end, [...]
Reports: Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning
By Field Level Media Oct 31 (Field Level Media) - Nikita Kucherov has been the centerpiece of the Tampa Bay Lightning since his debut as a 20-year-old in the 2013-14 season. But the 13-year veteran's time in Tampa Bay may be coming to an end, as mult...
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