Should the Lightning sell Kucherov or go all-in on one final season?

Nov 2, 2026, 4:04 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,

Following the shocking announcement that Nikita Kucherov isn’t willing to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning , everyone is wondering what the team’s next move is going to be.

The Russian superstar is looking to move on from the only team he has ever known, which pushes the franchise closer to a new era. Yet, as Kucherov is going to stay in the lineup, many are keeping a close eye on general manager Julien BriseBois and what he’s going to do with one of the best playmakers in the NHL. BriseBois has already stated that he has “no intention” of trading Kucherov, meaning this is going to be one last hurrah for the Bolts.

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