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Will the Lightning trade Nikita Kucherov?

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This NHL season has already been full of unexpected twists and turns and Friday brought yet another wild one as reigning league MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade out of Tampa Bay after informing the Lightning he will not re-sign with the club. Today, the guys break down Kucherov’s shocking trade request and discuss some potential destinations for him, if he actually gets traded at all. Plus, a spotlight on the incredibly tight Atlantic Division standings, the surging Montreal Canadiens, now winners of five straight without captain Nick Suzuki, and our obligatory “McData” check-in on Connor McDavid’s current points pace to close things out.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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When was this episode published?: November 2, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 44 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Athletic Hockey Show. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Athletic Hockey Show covers hockey. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The Athletic Hockey Show?

"Will the Lightning trade Nikita Kucherov?" is an episode of The Athletic Hockey Show. Runtime 44 min. Published November 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the The Athletic Hockey Show page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Athletic Hockey Show ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: November 2, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 44 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Athletic Hockey Show. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Athletic Hockey Show covers hockey. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Sources

Episode context

ListenWatch

Keep going with The Athletic Hockey Show.

Listen here, open the show page, or watch the linked video version without starting over in search.

Mentioned in this episode

NKNikita Kucherov

Tampa Bay Lightning

Episode Notes

This NHL season has already been full of unexpected twists and turns and Friday brought yet another wild one as reigning league MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade out of Tampa Bay after informing the Lightning he will not re-sign with the club. Today, the guys break down Kucherov’s shocking trade request and discuss some potential destinations for him, if he actually gets traded at all. Plus, a spotlight on the incredibly tight Atlantic Division standings, the surging Montreal Canadiens, now winners of five straight without captain Nick Suzuki, and our obligatory “McData” check-in on Connor McDavid’s current points pace to close things out.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow

Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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