Nikita Kucherov reportedly seeks trade, but Lightning have no intention of trading him

Sportsnet reports, citing multiple sources, that Nikita Kucherov told the Lightning and his teammates he would not re-sign and wants a trade. Pierre LeBrun reported a meeting between Kucherov, his agent and GM Julien BriseBois about the request. BriseBois said Tampa Bay has no intention of trading Kucherov, while the agent offered no further detail.