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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 eight-year, $76 million contract and has 15 points in 12 games.
- On Friday, Nikita Kucherov informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he will not re-sign and is requesting a trade, marking a stunning development for the franchise's star forward.
- The 33-year-old Russian recently became the franchise's career points leader while playing the final year of his eight-year, $76 million contract signed in 2018.
- Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Kucherov informed his teammates and the Lightning organization of his decision, while the team declined to comment on the development.
- While no destination is confirmed, analysts suggest the Carolina Hurricanes could be among the teams interested in acquiring the reigning Hart Trophy winner and one of the league's elite scorers.
- Joining a growing list of National Hockey League stars, Kucherov follows other players who have recently requested trades from their respective organizations.
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Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov makes a massive decision on his future
Nikita Kucherov is ready for a change. The Tampa Bay Lightning star Kucherov has formally requested a trade from the team, according to multiple reports on Friday. Emily Kaplan of ESPN notes that Kucherov has a modified no-trade clause, which will allow him to give the Lightning a list of 10 approved teams. A 33-year-old …
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