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NHL Rumors: Lightning’s Offers to Nikita Kucherov, and the Ducks are in a Tough Spot With Beckett Sennecke

Tampa Bay Lightning's offers to Nikita Kucherov, and the Anaheim Ducks are in a tough spot with Beckett Sennecke and his next contract.

By Mark Easson · NHL Rumors

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Nikita Kucherov reportedly informed teammates he will not re-sign after contract talks stalled with Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay offered Kucherov $15 million annually, falling short of his reported desire for over $17 million.
Anaheim faces upcoming salary cap complications with Beckett Sennecke following massive contracts given to other young forwards.

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Nikita Kucherov has reportedly told teammates he will not re-sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning after contract talks stalled. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois raised an initial $13 million offer to $15 million, but Kucherov reportedly seeks a deal surpassing Kirill Kaprizov's $17 million annual cap hit.

Meanwhile, analyst Carter Hutton noted that the Anaheim Ducks face contract complications with forward Beckett Sennecke. Following large financial commitments to Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier, general manager Pat Verbeek may encounter salary structure challenges when Sennecke's entry-level contract concludes.

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NHL Rumors: Lightning’s Offers to Nikita Kucherov, and the Ducks are in a Tough Spot With Beckett Sennecke

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