Mathieu Darche and the NY Islanders will likely be inquiring about the services of Nikita Kucherov

Eyes On Isles writer Michael Stahurski suggests that New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche will likely inquire about trading for Nikita Kucherov. The report states that Kucherov, the reigning Hart Trophy winner, requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning after failing to agree on a new contract. Darche previously worked as Tampa Bay's assistant general manager during Kucherov's tenure with the Lightning.

Stahurski notes that pursuing a trade would require the Islanders to part with significant prospect capital and take on a massive contract extension. Additionally, the writer questions whether the 33-year-old winger would view the Islanders as an immediate Stanley Cup contender.