Don’t Lightning ‘unequivocally’ have to trade Kucherov? | November 2, 2026 | Frankly Hockey

With a weekend to process, Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross digest Nikita Kucherov's shocking trade request from the Tampa Bay Lightning: Hint: He ain't changing his mind. Where could Kucherov land? Plus, the boys break down a trade that actually did occur - and whether or not the Winnipeg Jets need a coaching change. Could Scott Arniel be the first coach fired?

As always, Bucci is back with his latest news and notes from around the NHL in Franks 'n Beans.

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0:00 - Welcome
1:18 - Happy Birthday
4:00 - Franks 'n Beans
12:30 - NHL Hometown Remix Jersey Reveal
16:55 - Nikita Kucherov won't re-sign with TBL, requests trade
26:42 - Break
32:10 - Do the Winnipeg Jets need a coaching change?
43:37 - Trade Review: Shane Wright for Matthew Wood
49:45 - Hashtag Hockey UND beer spill
50:34 - Asking the Youtube Chat: Kucherov for Jason Robertson?
53:20 - Speculate to Accummulate
53:48 - Time Changes and Zones around the NHL. The Clocks are wrong!

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