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Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade and told the club he does not plan to re-sign, according to multiple reports.[2, 3, 6 +1] ESPN reported the 33-year-old forward is in the final year of an eight-year, $76 million contract and confirmed an earlier report on Friday night.[6] Fox News reported Kucherov also told teammates he will not re-sign after this season.[2]
ESPN noted Kucherov led the Lightning to two Stanley Cup titles.[6] The reasons for his decision remain unclear, according to IJR.[3]
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- Center: Newsweek (−0.30).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: Fox News (+1.52), IJR (+1.52).
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- Center Lightning Dealt Critical Blow After Top Star Demands a Trade
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