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Nikita Kucherov won’t re-sign with Lightning, seeks trade: Report

He has a list of 10 teams to which he would approve a move out of Tampa…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
Nikita Kucherov won’t re-sign with Lightning, seeks trade: Report
Key Things to Know
  • Nikita Kucherov has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Lightning he will not re-sign and has requested a trade.
  • Kucherov is currently in the final year of an eight-year contract carrying an average annual value of $9.5 million.
  • The 33-year-old superstar forward holds a modified no-trade clause allowing him to submit a list of 10 approved teams.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar winger Nikita Kucherov has reportedly informed the franchise that he will not re-sign ahead of free agency next summer and is seeking a trade. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the 33-year-old forward hopes to move on during the final season of his eight-year, $9.5 million average annual value contract.

Kucherov holds a modified no-trade clause featuring a 10-team approved trade list, according to PuckPedia. The two-time Stanley Cup champion and reigning Hart Trophy winner recently became Tampa Bay's all-time franchise leader in points and assists, recording 15 points in his first 12 games of the season.

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