Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

A sports story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Sports.

Sports · North Carolina · October 30, 2026

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Reigning 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.

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