Kucherov requests trade from Lightning over communication
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 22:38 · Archive
NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from Tampa Bay Lightning, citing poor communication with general manager Julien BriseBois.
Nikita Kucherov, the reigning NHL MVP, has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Russian winger cited poor communication and lack of respect from general manager Julien BriseBois as the reason for his decision.
Kucherov told reporters after practice that money was not the issue. "Over the last four months, we only have had two conversations and Julien, in the end, made it clear that I'm free to walk on July 1," Kucherov said. He will become an unrestricted free agent on that date, in the final season of an eight-year, $76 million contract signed in 2018.
The winger expressed deep gratitude for his time with the franchise, where he has spent his entire 14-year career since being drafted. He has won two Stanley Cups with Tampa Bay and is third all-time in regular-season points since 2013, behind only Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon. Last month he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer, surpassing former captain Steven Stamkos.
How it is being reported
- Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communicationReigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning because he feels disrespected by a lack of communication with general manager Julien BriseBois.News4Jax · 2 Nov, 21:28
- Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communicationReigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning because he feels disrespected by a lack of communication with general manager Julien BriseBois.Clickorlando · 2 Nov, 21:28
In this story: Nikita Kucherov · Tampa Bay Lightning · Julien BriseBois · Steven Stamkos · Connor McDavid · Nathan MacKinnon
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