Lightning GM says no trade plans for Kucherov after his request

Lightning GM says no trade plans for Kucherov after his request

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Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said the team has no intention of trading forward Nikita Kucherov, confirming the club will keep the player despite recent speculation. BriseBois made the remarks in Tampa following a wave of media reports about the winger's future.

Earlier, Kucherov informed the Lightning that he would not re-sign and was seeking a trade, according to Bleacher Report. The 30-year-old forward, in the final year of his contract, had told the organization he wanted to be moved.

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October 31, 2026
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Lightning confirm Kucherov will play Saturday as trade talks continue
Lightning confirm Kucherov will play Saturday as trade talks continue

TSN • 31 Oct 14:59

Nikita Kucherov is set to play against the Nashville Predators despite recent trade requests, while the Lightning say they have no plans to move him.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Requests Trade Ahead of Free Agency
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Requests Trade Ahead of Free Agency

Sportsnet.ca • 31 Oct 13:08

Reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov has asked to be traded as he approaches unrestricted free agency, prompting Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois to affirm the team has no intention of moving him while weighing future cap considerations.

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Lightning GM says team has no plans to trade Nikita Kucherov
Lightning GM says team has no plans to trade Nikita Kucherov

NHL.com • 31 Oct 02:51

General manager Julien BriseBois denied trade rumors about forward Nikita Kucherov, stating the Lightning have no intention of moving the player despite recent media reports.

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Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Tampa Bay Lightning for trade amid contract talks
Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Tampa Bay Lightning for trade amid contract talks

Pro Hockey Rumors • 31 Oct 02:13

Reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov is said to have told the Lightning he will not sign an extension and has requested a trade, while the team says it has no intention of moving the player.

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Lightning GM says Kucherov will not be traded despite speculation
Lightning GM says Kucherov will not be traded despite speculation

theScore • 31 Oct 01:41

General manager Julien BriseBois said the Tampa Bay Lightning have no plans to trade Nikita Kucherov, even as reports suggest the player wants a move before his contract expires.

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Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov requests trade in final contract year
Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov requests trade in final contract year

Bleacher Report • 31 Oct 00:14

Nikita Kucherov has told the Tampa Bay Lightning he will not re-sign and is seeking a trade, according to reports.

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Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Tampa Bay Lightning
Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Tampa Bay Lightning

Yahoo Sports • 30 Oct 23:59

Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has asked to be traded and will not re-sign with the team, according to reports.

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