Rumor
Pierre LeBrun (The Athletic, Nov. 2) asked what happens if Tampa caves and offers $20 million a year over six years. He was told Kucherov still wouldn't sign. He feels so disrespected that it's too late. A happy ending in Tampa looks very unlikely
Nikita Kucherov · 
Steven Stamkos · Tampa Bay Lightning
David Pagnotta (Off The Roster, Nov. 2) says talks never really moved forward and Tampa's last offer was four years at $15 million a year. That lines up with what other insiders have reported since Monday.
“4x15, I believe that was their last offer”
Elliotte Friedman (FAN Hockey Show, Nov. 2) thinks Kucherov saw what happened to Steven Stamkos and didn't want that same uncertainty in May or June. Tampa may not see the two cases as similar, but the player clearly does.
“I don't wanna have uncertainty”
Pierre LeBrun (The Athletic, Nov. 2) asked what happens if Tampa caves and offers $20 million a year over six years. He was told Kucherov still wouldn't sign. He feels so disrespected that it's too late. A happy ending in Tampa looks very unlikely.
“it's too late for that”