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Nikita Kucherov has informed the Tampa Bay Lightning and his teammates that he will not re-sign and has requested a trade, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois and Kucherov's agent Dan Milstein both declined to comment on the situation, while the specific reasons behind his desire to leave remain unclear.
The 33-year-old winger is a pending unrestricted free agent following negotiations that have reportedly not progressed as hoped. Kucherov, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and reigning Hart Trophy winner, recently became Tampa Bay's all-time franchise leader in points across 13 seasons with the team.
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