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Nikita Kucherov Reportedly Requests Trade from Tampa Bay Lightning; GM Denies Intention to Trade Him

Nikita Kucherov Reportedly Requests Trade from Tampa Bay Lightning; GM Denies Intention to Trade Him
World Sports · 19:22:08 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade from the team, according to multiple reports. The forward informed his teammates of his decision while traveling on the team plane on Friday.

Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois stated the organization has "no intention" of trading Kucherov, who remains under contract.

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