NHL's Reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov Reportedly Asks Lightning for Trade in Stunning Move
Nikita Kucherov has reportedly asked the Tampa Bay Lightning to trade him and told teammates he will not re-sign after this season.
TL;DR
- Nikita Kucherov, the reigning NHL MVP, has reportedly informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he will not re-sign.
- Kucherov has also reportedly asked the team for a trade.
- His current 8-year, $76 million deal ends after this season.
- The Lightning are currently third in the Atlantic Division.
- Kucherov has a modified no-trade clause.
- This season, Kucherov has 4 goals and 11 assists in 14 games.
- Last season, he recorded 130 points (44G, 86A).