Would Nikita Kucherov Actually Return to the KHL? Steven DiOssi | September 9, 2016 When reports surfaced that CSKA Moscow made a contract offer to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, the first reaction for some was to ask would he actually return to…
Nikita Kucherov Received Offer From CSKA: Report Mike Necciai | September 8, 2016 According to reports out of Russia, Nikita Kucherov has received a contract offer from CSKA Moscow of the KHL, though the two parties are not engaged in ongoing talks. #CSKA…
Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract Brandon Share-Cohen | September 5, 2016 While Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a new contract, Kucherov is also preparing for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. When talking to Tom Gulitti…
Keeping Kucherov in Tampa Bay Darren Faria | August 10, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning have approximately $6.59 million in cap space as of today, and if I’m Steve Yzerman I’m sitting in my office every day contemplating giving Kucherov $6-6.5 million…
Predicting Contracts for the Biggest RFAs Joseph Aleong | July 29, 2016 We’re deep into the dog days of summer, and most of the notable names on the unrestricted free agent market are either on the downswing of their careers (Radim Vrbata…
Balancing Kucherov’s Contract with Lightning’s Salary Cap Concerns Steven DiOssi | July 28, 2016 With Wednesday’s announcement that the Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year contract, general manager Steve Yzerman’s immediate focus now turns to forward Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov and…
How Lightning GM Steve Yzerman Is Navigating the Salary Cap Crunch Steven DiOssi | July 20, 2016 As the last remaining seconds ticked off of the clock in Game 7 of the 2016 Eastern Conference Final, so too did the Tampa Bay Lightning’s hope of returning to…
Despite Stamkos and Hedman Extensions, Yzerman’s Work Continues Steven DiOssi | July 12, 2016 Being an NHL general manager is a full-time job, but Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is working overtime this summer. Earlier this off-season, Yzerman was able to ink Steven…
Sneak Preview of Nikita Kucherov’s Contract Dan Herrejon | June 28, 2016 Tampa Bay Lightning fans should heed the recent news out of Nashville regarding the new contract the Predators struck with Filip Forsberg. The six-year, $36 million deal is a good barometer…
Oilers Should Prey on Lightning’s Cap Troubles Shane Sander | May 31, 2016 It’s no secret the Tampa Bay Lightning and GM Steve Yzerman are in for a tough summer. The Lightning have numerous free agents this summer, whether restricted or unrestricted, and…
3 Stars of the Night: May 23 Dan Rice | May 24, 2016 It’s the most, wonderful time, of the yearrrrrrrr! Who doesn’t love playoff hockey right? This is what we wait all season for, this is why most of us became fans…
3 Stars of the Night: May 22 Dan Rice | May 23, 2016 It’s the most, wonderful time, of the yearrrrrrrr! Who doesn’t love playoff hockey right? This is what we wait all season for, this is why most of us became fans…
