Could Kucherov Actually Come to Edmonton?

TRENDINGWemby makes NBA historyRonaldo retires from PortugalFirst CFP rankingsNFL execs talk tradesWhat MLB's labor proposal meansStory byStory byCould Kucherov Actually Come to Edmonton?Caprice St-Pierre·The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersFri, November 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest Nikita Kucherov SpeculationIt's been nearly a week since the news broke that Nikita Kucherov wasn't re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning and had requested a trade. That's sparked ongoing speculation over where he might land if the Lightning decide to move him before the March 1 trade deadline.The Hockey NewsNikita Kucherov trade request shakes NHL as up to 25 teams eye $20 million offerThe Lightning star's bombshell has almost every team buzzing.HockeyFeedKucherov’s Free Agency Plan Puts Trade Suitors in a BindKyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman of the 32 Thoughts podcast discussed the Nikita Kucherov situation in Tampa on Thursday. As part of that discussion, the two hosts talked about the winger’s plans heading into free agency.Kucherov said Lightning GM Julie BriseBois told him he was welcome to test free agency. “He is free to walk […] The post Kucherov’s Free Agency Plan Puts Trade Suitors in a Bind appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementPossible Maple Leafs Trade for Nikita Kucherov Complicated by Hidden RuleNikita Kucherov has asked out of Tampa Bay, and Toronto is among the destinations he’d reportedly consider. Everyone is asking whether the Maple Leafs can win the trade. A better question is whether they can fit him in.According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Kucherov told the Lightning he won’t re-sign and wants to be moved. […] The post Possible Maple Leafs Trade for Nikita Kucherov Complicated by Hidden Rule appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBehind the scenes details of Lightning's plan to re-sign Nikita KucherovSo... is the trade off now?HockeyFeedSJHN Daily: Sharks Recall Pohlkamp, Kucherov Fit for San Jose?Nikita Kucherov’s future with the Tampa Bay Lightning has become one of the NHL’s biggest storylines. Multiple reports indicate Kucherov […]San Jose Hockey NowMaple Leafs told to explore Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov after trade requestToronto should consider Nikita Kucherov but there are salary cap concerns.The Big LeadMassive conflict between Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman surfaces amid trade bombshellThe trade request was just the beginning. What's happening inside the locker room is far worse.HockeyFeedMaple Leafs Have Unique Edge in Nikita Kucherov SweepstakesThe Toronto Maple Leafs have a specific edge that not every team pursuing Nikita Kucherov can leverage this season. The post Maple Leafs Have Unique Edge in Nikita Kucherov Sweepstakes appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYKucherov’s Trade Request Exposes Tampa Bay’s Broken TrustNikita Kucherov wants out of Tampa Bay. The fans stayed loyal, but the front office's silence on respect and communication tells a darker story.Gameday ChatterPaul Bissonnette rips Lightning GM over Nikita Kucherov’s trade requestPoor communication cost Tampa Bay its relationship with Nikita Kucherov.The Big LeadNew York Rangers Emerge As Possible Landing Spot for Nikita KucherovThe New York Rangers could be in the running for Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov.But now that he has requested a trade, he has a handful of potential suitors, though they face tough competition.Do the Rangers stand a chance? One NHL insider believes so.Rangers in Running for Nikita Kucherov AcquisitionGreg Wyshynski of ESPN revealed […] The post New York Rangers Emerge As Possible Landing Spot for Nikita Kucherov appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMore Insider Reports Link Nikita Kucherov to DetroitTop insiders suggest a blockbuster trade could send the disgruntled superstar to Hockeytown, potentially swapping core roster players for the scoring champion to finalize Detroit’s lengthy rebuild.The Hockey News - Detroit Red WingsPathway to Nikita Kucherov Trade Is Now Possible for Maple LeafsShockwaves were sent throughout the National Hockey League last week when it was revealed that Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov informed the club that he wanted to be traded and would not sign a new contract.Kucherov has since said that he’s frustrated over what he felt was a lack of communication and respect […] The post Pathway to Nikita Kucherov Trade Is Now Possible for Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYLightning’s Nikita Kucherov has been on fire since trade requestNikita Kucherov wants out of the Tampa Bay Lightning , but he still can’t stop going all out for his team. Reports surfaced last Friday that the 33-year-old Kucherov had already asked the Lightning to move him. In the two games since, the two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner has done nothing on the ice but rack up points. Against the Nashville […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov has been on fire since trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsLA Kings Could Be Preparing for a Nikita Kucherov PursuitThe LA Kings could be among the clubs making a serious push for Nikita Kucherov, as one notable insider believes. The post LA Kings Could Be Preparing for a Nikita Kucherov Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens Get Major Update On Nikita Kucherov TradeThe Montreal Canadiens are known to want Dylan Larkin, the Detroit Red Wings center who has had a trade request lingering for months. The Habs aren’t on Larkin’s approved team trade list at the moment, though, and so nothing can happen there for now. There’s another big-time forward more recently on the trade market, though, […] The post Canadiens Get Major Update On Nikita Kucherov Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres Learn Chances of Nikita Kucherov TradeThe Buffalo Sabres continue to cast their line in pursuit of a big fish. They went after Connor Hellebuyck but came up short. They’ve apparently got interest in Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, but they aren’t on his approved team list at the moment. That brings us to Nikita Kucherov. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s […] The post Sabres Learn Chances of Nikita Kucherov Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks Given Reason For Nikita Kucherov TradeYou really don’t need to spend a whole lot of time justifying the pursuit of a potential trade for Nikita Kucherov. The Tampa Bay Lightning winger is one of the best scorers in the NHL. There’s not really a reason needed beyond that. The Chicago Blackhawks, though, have reasons to want Kucherov. Jobs are on […] The post Blackhawks Given Reason For Nikita Kucherov Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNikita Kucherov Agent Sets Record Straight About FutureNikita Kucherov's representative, Dan Milstein, went on the record to make his client's future clear moving forward. The post Nikita Kucherov Agent Sets Record Straight About Future appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY