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‘It’s time to move on’: Nikita Kucherov’s agent discusses trade request, relationship with Lightning teammates

Nikita Kucherov’s well-publicized trade request shook the hockey world last week. And now, his agent is shedding some light on the whole situation. Gold

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Wysh List: Seven teams that could win Nikita Kucherov derby

The hockey world was shocked by the Lightning star asking for a trade. Here's who could make a deal happen.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Maple Leafs Want Kucherov? There’s a Catch Many Are Overlooking

Picture Nikita Kucherov feeding Auston Matthews on the power play, or the other way around. It’s easy to imagine, and since Elliotte Friedman reported that the Lightning star would consider Toronto, many Leafs fans are doing exactly that.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Don’t expect a Kucherov trade at the deadline … unless the Lightning bottom out

It’s been less than a week since Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Fans and pundits have debated where the reigning Hart Trophy winner could be moved to, or what type of return he would bring the Lightning, but some wonder if Tampa Bay will even trade the winger before his contract expires this summer.

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Dominic James News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Lightning Reassign Dominic James

According to a team announcement, the Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned forward Dominic James to the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL. James, 24, is in his second year playing for the Lightning organization.

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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 / NHL Rumors / November 4

A Lightning Change of Heart May No Longer Matter to Nikita Kucherov

Even if the Lightning offered Nikita Kucherov six years and $20 million now, he likely wouldn’t sign it. Many will be interested Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: After Nikita Kucherov‘s comment that “It was more about poor communication and respect,” and not about the money, it doesn’t sound like that relationship can be mended.

Brayden Point News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / November 4

Brayden Point Lifts Tampa Past Detroit to Remain Unbeaten at Home

If there is one thing the Tampa Bay Lightning have proven capable of doing this season, it's defending their home ice. After their 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, Tampa moved to 7-0 at home and remain the only NHL team not to lose on home ice.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Rumors / November 4

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Nikita Kucherov

TSN: The Winnipeg Jets have really been struggling of late, winless in nine heading into last night, but management and ownership are not getting involved yet, according to Darren Dreger.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

New Victor Hedman Rumor May Have Revealed the Real Reason Nikita Kucherov Wants Out

Nikita Kucherov has asked for a trade out of Tampa Bay and has made it clear he does not plan to re-sign with the organization. Even when asked whether there was a chance he could change his mind, Kucherov pointed back to the fact that the trade request had already been made.

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Brayden Point News / Field Level Media / November 3

Brayden Point helps Lightning beat Wings, move to 7-0-0 at home

Behind Brayden Point's two goals and Andrei Vasilevskiy's stellar goaltending, the Tampa Bay Lightning set a franchise record on Tuesday night in a 4-2 home win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Lightning Host Scouts From 11 Teams Amid Kucherov Uncertainty

The Tampa Bay Lightning had plenty of outside eyes on their building Tuesday night, with reports listing scouts from 11 NHL organizations ahead of their November 3 matchup against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Nikita Kucherov News / Trade Talk Sports / November 3

Nikita Kucherov May Not Be Asking Tampa Bay for What Fans Think

There’s something about Nikita Kucherov’s trade request that makes me wonder whether we’re looking at the whole situation the right way. The Tampa Bay Lightning superstar has made it clear he wants out.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / November 3

Lightning's Bradon Hagel Takes Jab At Red Wings Dylan Larkin Amid Kucherov Trade Drama

It's been hysteria around Tampa Bay since star Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the team he has spent the last 13 seasons with.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / November 3

Will the Tampa Bay Lightning be Looking to Make a ‘Hockey Trade?’

Daily Faceoff: Will the Tampa Bay Lightning be looking to make a ‘hockey trade’ for Nikita Kucherov? It’s hard to see the Lightning wanting to take a step back.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Rumors / November 3

Nikita Kucherov Tired of Tampa Bay Lightning’s Hard Negotiating Tactics

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

With off-ice matters simmering, Lightning set sights on Red Wings

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Which teams are the most intriguing trade fits for Nikita Kucherov?

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.