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NHL Rumours: Trade Speculation Growing Around Utah Mammoth and Lightning Star

It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours! With November underway, trade talks and speculation continue to heat up at Last Word On Hockey. From players seeking a fresh start, to playoff contenders looking to add the final piece to…

By Joseph Calabrese · Last Word on Sports

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 8:07 PM

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Pierre LeBrun reports that the Utah Mammoth could pursue a trade for Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov.
A potential permanent trade deal follows Kucherov's decision not to re-sign with Tampa Bay after 2026-27.
Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny previously coached Kucherov in the QMJHL, and defenceman Mikhail Sergachev is a former teammate.

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According to insider Pierre LeBrun, the Utah Mammoth could target Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov via trade. Kucherov has reportedly decided not to re-sign with Tampa Bay after the 2026-27 season and requested a trade, turning Utah into a prominent potential landing spot.

Writer Joseph Calabrese notes that existing connections could facilitate a deal, including former teammate Mikhail Sergachev and head coach Andre Tourigny, who coached Kucherov in junior hockey. However, acquiring the winger would require trade approval on Kucherov's list, salary cap management, and likely parting with top prospects.

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