Nikita Kucherov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 26

NHL Notebook: Oilers fall in power rankings, Kucherov sets record

Just under a month into the 2026-27 National Hockey League season, the Edmonton Oilers have an 8-2-1 record. In Daily Faceoff’s latest power rankings,

Nikita Kucherov News / ESPN / October 24

Kucherov passes Stamkos to become Lightning's career points leader

Nikita Kucherov became the Tampa Bay Lightning's career points leader with an assist in the first period against the Utah Mammoth.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Nikita Kucherov sets Lightning team scoring record

There’s a new all-time points leader in Tampa Bay Lightning franchise history. Forward Nikita Kucherov assisted on Brayden Point’s power-play goal in the

Nikita Kucherov News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 21

Lightning Defeat Golden Knights as Nikita Kucherov Ties Franchise Record

The start of the Tampa Bay Lightning's three-game road trip couldn't have started better. Their trip to Vegas signifies the first of three West coast games against some of the NHL's best competition, and Tampa didn't shy away from it.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov ties franchise all-time points record

Steven Stamkos, meet Nikita Kucherov. With a goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, Kucherov has tied Stamkos as the highest scoring player in Lightning franchise history with 1,137 points.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / October 21

Nikita Kucherov's points milestone helps Lightning thrash Knights

Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and had two assists to move into a tie for the Tampa Bay career scoring lead and as the Lightning cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / September 30

Should There Be Concern That Nikita Kucherov Doesn’t Have a Contract Extension?

TSN: Reigning Hart Trophy recipient Nikita Kucherov is entering the final year of his contract and is without a contract. Pierre LeBurn wonders how much of gong show that would be if he was in a Canadian market.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28

Is Tampa Bay Nearing an Ultimatum Scenario With Nikita Kucherov?

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov still don’t have a contract extension done, and Elliotte Friedman thinks the clock may matter more than it seems.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / September 28

Nikita Kucherov Ranked as NHL's Third Best Player as Contract Negotiations Stall

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice this week and the NHL Network has finished their rankings of the top-50 players in the National Hockey League.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season

Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / September 25

Nikita Kucherov in Montreal: Jeff Mark Floats the Idea

The Montreal Canadiens want to take it to the next level. Could that happen with Kirill Marchenko, a client of Dan Milstein who wants to leave Columbus?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

NHL Rumors: Fantilli Close, Kucherov to Canadiens, Messier 'Horrified' by Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli appear to be making progress toward a new contract, but term remains an issue in negotiations.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Kucherov to Montreal? A Wild Scenario That Could Suddenly Be Real

The Montreal Canadiens are quietly sitting in one of the strongest cap positions in the NHL. While other teams are scrambling to survive the post–Leo Carlsson contract boom, the Habs already have their core locked into smart, team‑friendly deals.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Insider Connects Nikita Kucherov to Montreal Amid Contract Uncertainty

It’s often very loud when a superstar in the NHL is heading into the final year of their contract with the potential to hit free agency at season’s end, yet that hasn’t necessarily been the case thus far with Nikita Kucherov.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Why Haven’t the Lightning Signed Nikita Kucherov to an Extension?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have found themselves in an all-too-familiar spot. It’s not quite the same, but being a season out from a star player becoming a free agent is a bridge they’ve arrived at before.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov gets brutally honest on ‘low IQ’ hockey of today

Nikita Kucherov has never been one to pad an answer. Asked at Lightning media day on Wednesday how hockey has changed over the years, the Tampa Bay star gave a response that spread across the sport within hours.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Kucherov Going Viral For Hilarious Chirp on Today’s NHL Players

Nikita Kucherov often delivers a great mic drop. On Wednesday, he gave media and fans one of the better ones of the offseason. While speaking about how the game has changed over the years, Kucherov had one of the funniest and most unlikely responses.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / September 16

NHL Rumors: Nikita Kucherov and Tampa Bay Lightning Will Continue to Talk Contract

The NHL season is underway as training camps are opening and teams begin meeting with the media. One of those teams speaking to the media today is the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Lightning’s Kucherov not focusing on contract extension right now

It has been a busy month in the NHL for player contracts, with several high-profile teams and players beating the buzzer on Tuesday with new contracts that conform to the rules of the league’s current collective bargaining agreement before the new CBA went into effect Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Nikita Kucherov Contract Situation Could Define The Lightning’s Next Era

The Tampa Bay Lightning remain in win-now mode, but they are at the tail end of their win-now window. They have won two Stanley Cups since 2020 and reached three Stanley Cup Finals.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / August 18

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov named top rated right winger in EA Sports NHL 27

The accolades keep piling up for Nikita Kucherov. After winning the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player for the 2025-26 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning forward has been rated as the top right winger in the EA Sports NHL 27 video game, which is set to be released in September.