Lightning teammates address Nikita Kucherov trade request: 'Tough day'

TRENDINGWilliams earns MVP honorsCollege football live updatesAlvarez schools MbilliNFL Week 8 injury trackerColts open to trading JTStory byStory byLightning teammates address Nikita Kucherov trade request: 'Tough day'Mike Brehm, USA TODAYSun, November 1, 2026 at 4:55 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesLightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade from Tampa Bay; GM says they have 'no intention' of trading himKucherov reportedly told his Tampa Bay teammates about his request while on the team plane on Friday.Yahoo SportsReigning MVP Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning in latest NHL twistAdd Nikita Kucherov to the list of disillusioned NHL stars.NY Post SportsTampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Requests TradeTampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the organization, and won't re-sign. 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One day later, the Lightning forward will play vs Predators.The TennesseanNHL Rumours: Nikita Kucherov Will Not Re-Sign With Tampa Bay Lightning, Requests TradeAs we dive into another edition of NHL Rumours, talk about an unexpected development from the Tampa Bay Lightning organization, as Nikita Kucherov has reportedly informed his teammates and the organization that he will not sign an extension with the team and wants to be traded. Reasons for why he wants out are not clear …Last Word on SportsReports: Nikita Kucherov Requests Lightning TradeTwo-time Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov has told the Tampa Bay Lightning that he won’t re-sign with the team and […]SportsnautLightning star Nikita Kucherov’s agent responds to Julien BriseBois’ firm trade stanceNikita 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 first reported by Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois […] The post Lightning star Nikita Kucherov’s agent responds to Julien BriseBois’ firm trade stance appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsNikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source saysReigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with the team and has asked for a trade, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the talks are considered private.Associated PressLightning Not Going to Honor Superstar’s Trade RequestIt has been a whirlwind day for the Tampa Bay Lightning and their fans. The news of Nikita Kucherov’s trade request and unwillingness to sign a contract extension broke the internet as speculation began surrounding potential trade offers and fits. Now, the Lightning are going to put a stop to that. A couple of hours […] The post Lightning Not Going to Honor Superstar’s Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL's reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Lightning for trade in stunning moveNikita Kucherov has reportedly asked the Tampa Bay Lightning to trade him and told teammates he will not re-sign after this season.Fox NewsNHL MVP Nikita Kucherov faces uncertain future after latest reportThe Tampa Bay Lightning are facing a very tough decision regarding their star.The Big LeadLightning coach sheds new light on Nikita Kucherov trade drama — with cautionCooper said Saturday that Kucherov is "committed " to the current group, but the coach did not say anything about future seasons.NY Post Sports