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The hockey world was stunned recently when Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the team. Kucherov, an impending free agent, has informed the team that he will not re-sign. As a result, he has opened the door for a trade. Lightning general manager Julien Brisebois shut down any idea of Kucherov […] The post Best Nikita Kucherov landing spots after stunning trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In the 48 hours since Nikita Kucherov announced he won’t re‑sign with Tampa Bay and has requested a trade, the Lightning have already taken the ice. Kucherov recorded three assists in the team’s four‑goal shootout loss to the Nashville Predators, showing he’s still performing at his usual elite level. The article examines what his trade demand means for Tampa Bay’s roster and playoff outlook.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov has formally asked to be traded, putting the NHL market on edge. The New York Rangers emerge as possible suitors, but Kucherov’s “modified” no‑trade clause and his reluctance to join the Blueshirts could stall any deal. With only $4.4 million of cap space and a $9.5 million cap hit for the 2026‑27 season, New York would need to fit Kucherov into a tight budget before re‑signing him to a top‑of‑market contract that he reportedly rejected from Tampa Bay. The trade hinges on both the Lightning’s willingness to move him and Kucherov’s final approval.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have enjoyed great success recently, but Bolts GM Julien BriseBois is showing he won't just hand his team's icons a blank check on their next contract. Tampa moved on from Steven Stamkos, and now they're doing so with Nikita Kucherov. Are the Lightning the Vegas of the East?
Dylan Larkin, the suspended former Detroit Red Wings captain, may revise his trade list within the next 24‑48 hours, tightening Detroit's options. Currently, Larkin’s list includes the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Utah Mammoth and Carolina Hurricanes. Elliotte Friedman notes he could drop teams like Vegas and Florida and add new suitors such as the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres or New York Rangers. Minnesota remains the frontrunner, while Larkin’s decision to sit out the 2026‑27 season—prompting an unpaid suspension—adds urgency to the trade saga.
Tampa Bay's reported contract offer to Nikita Kucherov sparks criticism.
Insider Kevin Weekes reveals that the Tampa Bay Lightning’s initial contract offer to Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov was about $13 million AAV, which was upped to $15 million after Leo Carlsson’s $18 million offer sheet and Cale Makar’s $20.4 million deal. Despite a strong rapport with coach Jon Cooper, Kucherov has told teammates he won’t re‑sign in Tampa and will play out his current deal, expiring after the 2026‑27 season, before hitting unrestricted free agency. The negotiation meeting in Nashville included Kucherov, agent Dan Milstein, GM Julien Brisebois and Cooper.
Nikita Kucherov will continue to play for the Tampa Bay Lightning until the trade situation is resolved but how long will it last.
Nikita Kucherov will continue to play for the Tampa Bay Lightning until the trade situation is resolved but how long will it last.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov sent the NHL world into a frenzy after it was reported that he requested a trade and wouldn’t re-sign with the team. It was…
On his weekly appearance on Sportsnet Saturday Headlines, NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman set the NHL trade rumor mill ablaze. Friedman dropped a very interesting nugget regarding the recent news that Tampa Bay superstar winger Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade. “He has a ten-team trade list,” Elliotte Friedman pointed out. “I couldn’t find out who […] The post NHL Trade Report: Nikita Kucherov ‘Would Consider’ A Trade To The Canadiens appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Is it possible the Nikita Kucherov could change his mind about wanting a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning? He's a proud guy and he may not back down.
Is it possible the Nikita Kucherov could change his mind about wanting a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning? He's a proud guy and he may not back down.
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled left‑winger John Leonard from the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins for their upcoming Florida road trip against the Panthers and Lightning. Leonard, 28, has tallied five goals in six Griffin games this season and finished last year with 33 goals in 47 AHL contests, earning a spot on the AHL Second All‑Star Team. He previously posted 80 goals over two seasons, including a 36‑goal campaign with the Charlotte Checkers. Detroit signs him to a one‑year, $850,000 extension, boosting the roster to the 23‑player limit and adding depth to a forward line still searching for scoring targets.
Superstar Nikita Kucherov has reportedly placed the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens among the teams he would consider if Tampa Bay Lightning ever trades him, despite the Lightning’s firm denial they’ll move the Hart Trophy winner. Elliotte Friedman cites Kucherov’s 10‑team trade list from his final year of a $76 million contract. Former teammates Darren Raddysh and Nick Paul reacted with surprise, while Jeff Marek previously imagined a Kucherov‑to‑Montréal move. Lightning GM Julien BriseBois and coach Jon Cooper stress Kucherov’s commitment to Tampa, and former player Kevin Bieksa doubts any intra‑division trade would happen.
The Boston Bruins snap a two‑game slide with a dramatic comeback, rallying from two goals down in the third to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4‑3 in overtime. Morgan Geekie scores with 10.2 seconds left, and Elias Lindholm nets the OT winner—his first as a Bruin—while David Pastrnak moves into sole possession of third place on the franchise’s all‑time goal list (428). Elsewhere, Nikita Kucherov’s trade request dominates Lightning headlines, with reports that Montreal and Toronto are top targets, while Detroit’s Dylan Larkin faces criticism amid an unresolved trade list. The recap also touches on the Devils’ 9‑5‑0 start, the Canadiens thriving without Nick Suzuki, and the Sharks’ struggle after a 5‑1 loss to Ottawa.
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the most promising young cores in the NHL. However, with the team looking increasingly competitive, the possibility of adding an established superstar is becoming an interesting discussion. Following the bombshell surrounding Nikita Kucherov and his future with the Tampa Bay Lightning, one question is worth asking, what if the Russian superstar eventually becomes available? While a trade remains highly unlikely, Montreal po...
The Devils enjoy a night off while the NHL buzzes with trade drama. Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov tells the Lightning he wants out, but Tampa Bay says “no trade,” and reports say he’d consider Toronto or Montreal. Meanwhile New Jersey sits 9‑5‑0, with rookie Alex Gritsyuk shooting 22.9% and netting eight goals, and goalie Juuse Hellebuyck posting a .923 save percentage. The team’s power play struggles (7‑for‑42) and a 3‑3‑0 road record contrast with a 6‑2‑0 home run. Upcoming: Devils vs. Oilers on Nov 3 and the Blues visiting Prudential Center on Nov 5.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has a 10‑team trade list that includes the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. Kucherov, the reigning Hart Trophy winner, reportedly turned down a four‑year, $15 million‑per‑year extension and may be seeking $20 million annually. Toronto could lure him with a package featuring a Colorado first‑round pick and a prospect like Easton Cowan or Ben Danford, while Montreal offers ample first‑round picks and prospects. Lightning GM Julien BriseBois says the team has no intention of trading Kucherov, but the saga could unfold over weeks.
Cooper spoke to the media ahead of Tampa Bay’s game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
Nikita Kucherov stunned the NHL world when he requested a trade and told the Tampa Bay Lightning he wouldn't be signing an extension with them on Friday.
Reigning Hart and Ted Lindsay winner Nikita Kucherov tells the Tampa Bay Lightning he won’t re‑sign and requests a trade, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The 33‑year‑old Russian winger, who has 4 goals and 18 points in 13 games this season and a career total of 405 goals and 1,142 points, is expected to command a hefty contract and has a 10‑team trade list. Lightning GM Julien Brisebois says the team has no plans to move him. The report arrives alongside trade‑request news for Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin, and a note that the Anaheim Ducks placed defenseman Nick Jensen on waivers.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov told the Lightning and his teammates he won't re-sign and wants a trade. GM Julien BriseBois says Tampa has no intention of trading him. The post Nikita Kucherov Reportedly Told the Lightning He Won’t Re-Sign and Wants Out, and Tampa Says It “Unequivocally” Won’t Trade Him appeared first on Terez Owens .
Happy Halloween, hockey fans! The calendar is about to flip to the month of November. The 2026-27 NHL season has been quite the show, hasn’t it? Dylan Larkin is refusing to play for the Detroit Red Wings. Stunningly, Nikita Kucherov wants off the Tampa Bay Lightning. And this could only be the tip of the […] The post 2027 NHL Mock Draft 1.0: It’s Landon DuPont’s world appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tampa Bay Lightning fall 5-4 to the Nashville Predators in a Sept. 28 shootout after a dramatic third‑period tie. Former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, now wearing Nashville’s mustard‑yellow jersey, nets his first goal for the Predators to force overtime, but Nashville prevails in the shootout.