Nikita Kucherov dropped a bombshell Friday night, reportedly informing the Tampa Bay Lightning — the team he’s won two Stanley Cups with — that he doesn’t intend to sign a contract extension. The Russian superstar also requested a trade, as…
Nikita Kucherov's agent, Dan Milstein, responded to Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois' stance that the team has no intention of trading the superstar. Milstein told The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun that Kucherov has spoken to all parties involved and confirmed that the winger will continue playing while his business affairs are managed.
Kucherov reportedly requested a trade while seeking a six-year contract with an average annual value of $20 million. The 33-year-old franchise scoring leader possesses a 10-team trade list under his modified no-trade clause as he plays out the final year of his eight-year contract.
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