NHL Notebook: Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov requests trade

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One of the best players in hockey may just be available. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Friday night, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has reportedly told the organization he won’t re-sign and wants a trade. https://t.co/ajFflXc6RP — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 30, 2026 A player with the calibre of Kucherov hasn’t been moved…