NHL Trade Talk Podcast - Ep. 39

On this episode of NHL Trade Talk: The Podcast, we start the show with blockbuster news: The Tampa Bay Lightning may be facing the loss of their biggest star.

According to multiple sources, including Elliotte Friedman, Nikita Kucherov has told both his teammates and the organization that he will not re-sign with Tampa Bay and would like to be traded. Reports say he's willing to keep playing until a trade can be finalized, but he's likely looking to be moved as soon as possible, and he holds a 10-team trade list for protection. Making $9.5 million this season, he's a pending UFA.

Also on the show, we talk about the latest developments surrounding Dylan Larkin and his decision to no longer play for the Detroit Red Wings. He's trying to rush a trade, and his agent said that Larkin is done with all of this. He feels he's been patient and doesn't want to wait.

Finally, we get into the Connor Hellebuyck trade. He lands in New Jersey, which might have come as a surprise to some given the comments from GM Sunny Mehta. Now what? Do the Devils have more up their sleeve?

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