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What prompted Nikita Kucherov's trade request from the Lightning?

Reported by ESPN1h ago4 outlets on this story

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  1. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communicationYahoo Sports — NHL · 22h ago
  2. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communicationYahoo Sports — NHL · 17h ago
  3. Lightning’s Kucherov on trade request: ‘Never about the money’Sportsnet · 1d ago
  4. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request not about moneyESPN · 1d ago
  5. Lightning F Nikita Kucherov blames GM for trade requestDeadspin · 1d ago

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