Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov explained why he requested a trade away from the only NHL team he’s ever known.Last Friday, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman dropped a bomb when he revealed that Kucherov, the reigning Hart Memorial Trophy winner…
Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov addressed reporters to explain his recent trade request from the franchise. Kucherov stated that the decision was not about money, but rather stemmed from poor communication and a lack of respect, noting that general manager Julien BriseBois had only spoken with him twice over the past four months.
Kucherov has a 10-team trade list in his contract and is reportedly open to moves to the Toronto Maple Leafs or Montreal Canadiens. Despite seeking a trade before reaching unrestricted free agency on July 1, Kucherov confirmed that he intends to continue playing for Tampa Bay rather than holding out.
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