Sports · October 30, 2026
Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says
Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with them and asked them for a trade, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because talks are cons
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