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Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Reigning 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.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Kucherov reportedly requests trade from Lightning (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Nikita Kucherov informed teammates and the Lightning he will not re-sign and wants a trade, Elliotte Friedman reported, citing multiple sources.

  2. WFLA

    Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says (opens WFLA)

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    Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with them and asked them for a trade, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

  3. New York Post

    Reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning in latest NHL twist (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Add Nikita Kucherov to the list of disillusioned NHL stars.

  4. Fox News

    NHL's reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Lightning for trade in stunning move (opens Fox News)

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    Nikita Kucherov has reportedly asked the Tampa Bay Lightning to trade him and told teammates he will not re-sign after this season.

  5. Newsweek

    Lightning Dealt Critical Blow After Top Star Demands a Trade (opens Newsweek)

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    Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov has shockingly requested a trade from the Atlantic Division club.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Report: Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won’t re-sign and asks for a trade (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov informed Tampa Bay he is not re-signing with the team and has asked for a trade, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press

  7. New York Post

    Lightning coach sheds new light on Nikita Kucherov trade drama — with caution (opens New York Post)

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    Cooper said Saturday that Kucherov is "committed " to the current group, but the coach did not say anything about future seasons.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Reigning 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.

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