Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has stated unequivocally that the team has no intention of trading star forward Nikita Kucherov, according to a report from ClutchPoints published on October 31, 2026.
BriseBois's declaration puts to rest any speculation about the future of the three-time Stanley Cup champion and former Hart Trophy winner, who remains a cornerstone of the Lightning's roster. Kucherov, 33, has spent his entire NHL career with Tampa Bay since being drafted in 2011.
