What Happened
Kevin Weekes reported on X, citing sources, that Nikita Kucherov has informed his Tampa Bay teammates and the organization he will not sign a new contract with the Lightning. According to Weekes, the winger intends to play out his current deal. Weekes also outlined the money he was told had been discussed and described a meeting held in Nashville.
Key Details
- Weekes was told Tampa Bay's first offer was around $13 million.
- A revised offer of $15 million reportedly came only after Carlsson's $18 million offer sheet and Makar's $20 million deal.
- Four people attended the Nashville meeting: Kucherov, his agent, general manager Julien Brisebois and head coach Jon Cooper.
- Weekes described Kucherov's relationship with Cooper as a great one.
- The report relies on unnamed sources, and Weekes' post carries no comment from Kucherov or the Lightning.