How Lightning faced toughness with Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay TimesKucherov says trade request to Lightning stems from poor communication and respect NHL.com Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov has been on fire since trade request Yahoo SportsREPORT: Islanders ‘will try to be a player’ in Kucherov’s potential free agency The Hockey NewsKucherov’s trade request highlights the NHL’s soap opera era. Also: His votes on Larkin-Red Wings disputed The New York Times
