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Coach: Kucherov 'committed' to Lightning despite trade request

Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper believes star winger Nikita Kucherov wants to remain a part of the Lightning this season despite news of his trade request on Friday.

31 October 2026Live

Sources

ESPN News. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/50338055/coach-says-nikita-kucherov-committed-lightning

Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper believes star winger Nikita Kucherov wants to remain a part of the Lightning this season despite news of his trade request on Friday.

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