Getty TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to make a pass play against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on October 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Breaking news surfaced across the National Hockey League on Friday night (10/30) when Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov made TB aware that he will not re-sign with the team and is requesting a trade.
There is no indication of where Kucherov wants a trade, but there’s some reason to
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