Fansided · Nov 2
Kucherov's mind appears made up, communication breakdown key to Lightning breakup
If there is a way to properly depict the atmosphere around the Tampa Bay Lightning right now, melancholy would likely be it.
There isn’t any anger going around. There are hard and hurt feelings, but overall, it’s just glum.
Nikita Kucherov is saying his time with the team is coming to an end. It’s not a situation he wanted, but the current situation indicates he wants out. When Tampa Bay Times reporter Eduardo Encina asked if there was a chance he’d stay, the answer was straightforward.
“Um, I made my request and yeah.”
The odds are likely still greater than zero that Kucherov sticks around. That answer leaves a bit of wiggle room depending on how you interpret it, but the odds look low.