Nikita Kucherov says his trade request from the Tampa Bay Lightning stems from frustration with the organization’s communication and respect, not a desire for a more lucrative contract.
The hockey world is still processing the news that Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. In his first public comments since
Tampa Bay had inner turmoil surface in the organization during the weekend's one-off road trip to Nashville, but the Lightning's top offensive star did not let that turmoil affect his game.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Whoa. Despite the fact we’ve seen captains Quinn Hughes and Brady Tkachuk and superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck force their way off their teams, and ex-captain Dylan Larkin try to force his way off his team, in the past 10 months, the Nikita Kucherov trade request was a staggering haymaker when it dropped on Friday night.
On Monday, Nikita Kucherov spoke with Tampa Bay media and confirmed that he’s not requesting a trade over money or because he feels he can’t win with his current team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST — their first meeting of the season. Tampa Bay enters with an 8-3-2 record.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are working their way through the Nikita Kucherov trade situation. Kucherov has requested a trade away from Tampa Bay amid a breakdown in contract negotiations.
Nikita Kucherov’s trade request brings Patrick Roy to mind—not because the two situations are the same, but because both raise the same uncomfortable question: what happens when a star player feels the relationship with his team has changed?
Kevin Weekes: Was told that the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first offer to Nikita Kucherov was around $13 million. After the Leo Carlsson $18 million offer sheet and Cale Makar‘s $20 million deal, the offer changed to $15 million.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Nikita Kucherov didn’t necessarily sound like a player who wanted to burn bridges in his recent interview. He talked about what the Tampa Bay Lightning organization has meant to him, the people he’s met, his family growing up there and the teammates he considers family.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are knee-deep in off-ice drama after it was reported forward Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the club. While many have
Something about the Nikita Kucherov situation in Tampa Bay feels uncomfortable. One night, the Lightning are celebrating him as the greatest scorer in franchise history.
Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov laid blame at the feet of general manager Julien BriseBois on Monday in his first public comments since requesting a trade over the weekend.
Following the shocking announcement that Nikita Kucherov isn’t willing to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning, everyone is wondering what the team’s next move is going to be.
After Friday’s stunning news that star winger Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning, we’ve gotten statements from Lightning general manager Julien Brisebois and head coach Jon Cooper on the matter.
The Nikita Kucherov situation in Tampa Bay has certainly taken an interesting turn. This isn’t just another story about a star player wanting a bigger paycheque.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing a new look to the ice, and this one is all about celebrating the city they call home. The Lightning officially unveiled their new Hometown Remix uniform, introducing a fresh design that incorporates several elements of Tampa Bay's history, landmarks, and hockey identity.
The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee suspended Syracuse Crunch forward Tristan Allard for three games on Monday, November 2, following an illegal check to the head during Syracuse’s October 30 game against the Hamilton Hammers.