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Kucherov trade request: Five NHL teams to land MVP
Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov demands trade after refusing extension.
In brief
Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov demands trade after refusing extension. NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade after refusing to sign a contract extension with Tampa Bay Lightning. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Kucherov trade request
Nikita Kucherov has told Tampa Bay Lightning he won't sign a contract extension and requested a trade.
“Nikita Kucherov has told the Lightning he won't sign a contract extension and has requested a trade”
Kucherov's achievements
Two-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Hart Trophy winner with 33 years of experience.
“Kucherov, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Hart Trophy winner as league MVP”
Kucherov's stats
44 goals and 86 assists last season with a five-on-five goal differential of plus-38.
“Just last season, Kucherov posted 44 goals and 86 assists en route to his second Hart Trophy win”
Kucherov's contract
In final year of $9.5 million per season contract with salary cap rising rapidly.
“Kucherov is in the final year of a contract that pays him $9.5 million per season”
Montreal Canadiens fit
Has $30 million cap space and needs top two lines for Stanley Cup run.
“Montreal's moment to strike is now. It's an ascendant team with a great salary cap situation and assets to spend”
Minnesota Wild fit
Needs winger but has top-two defenseman and can trade assets for Kucherov.
“Minnesota has a top-two defenseman in the world on its roster right now”
Carolina Hurricanes fit
Has cap space and young players to pair with Kucherov for Stanley Cup run.
“Carolina has a good chunk of cap space available already”
Utah Mammoth fit
Has $25 million cap space and young forwards to pair with Kucherov.
“Utah also has plenty of draft capital with which to work”
Dallas Stars fit
Can trade for Kucherov to help win Cup immediately with Jason Robertson.
“Dallas would get the better player in Kucherov”
The essence
NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade after refusing to sign a contract extension with Tampa Bay Lightning.
