Dan’s Daily: Kucherov Trade Bombshell; Unintended Penguins Block

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov and his agent Dan Milstein met with team management to formally request a trade and state he will not re-sign. In response, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois issued a public statement clarifying that the organization has no intention of trading Kucherov. Meanwhile, trade discussions surrounding Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin continue as interim management asked him to expand his trade list.

In Pittsburgh, writer Dan Kingerski reports that strong early-season play from goaltender Arturs Silovs has created unexpected complications for the Penguins' goalie situation. Elsewhere around the league, the Penguins prepare to face rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler and the Montreal Canadiens, while the New Jersey Devils continue to build momentum behind Connor Hellebuyck.