Kucherov Tells Lightning He Won't Re-Sign, Requests Trade

Nikita Kucherov has informed the Tampa Bay Lightning that he will not re-sign with the club and has formally requested a trade, according to multiple reports first broken by Elliotte Friedman. The star winger's decision puts the Lightning in a difficult spot as they weigh moving a franchise cornerstone. Kucherov's agent, Dan Milstein, declined comment when reached.

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• @EddieInTheYard According to multiple reports, first reported by @FriedgeHNIC, #GoBolts star winger Nikita Kucherov has informed the #TBLightning he will not re-sign with them & has requested a trade. Reached out to Kucherov's agent, Dan Milstein, who has declined comment. View on X