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Tampa Bay Lightning keep Nikita Kucherov amid trade discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning keep Nikita Kucherov amid trade discussions

Summary

The Tampa Bay Lightning are not inclined to trade Nikita Kucherov this season, according to multiple reports. General Manager Julien BriseBois has rebuffed inquiries regarding Kucherov, emphasizing the team's intent to retain him, particularly if they remain competitive for the Stanley Cup. Kucherov, frustrated by limited communication with BriseBois, indicated he is committed to winning with his current teammates. Potential trade destinations include the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, as Kucherov holds a modified no-trade clause, but no negotiations are reportedly in progress. The likelihood of a trade happening this season stands at around 20-25%.

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By the Numbers

•Nikita Kucherov remains with Tampa Bay Lightning amid trade talks
•Team unlikely to trade Kucherov unless standings decline
•Kucherov has expressed frustration with team communication
•Lightning focused on another Stanley Cup run this season
•Predictive model suggests only a 20-25% chance of trade this season

Latest Updates

6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lightning Have Little Incentive to Move Kucherov

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Lightning don't really have much of a reason to trade Nikita Kucherov this season, and the numbers show it. The post Lightning Have Little Incentive to Move Kucherov appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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