{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818bb89f30c20bff73c9ebc/6ae81c6598a5c8b2e338f1ec?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Will the Lightning trade Nikita Kucherov?","description":"<p>This NHL season has already been full of unexpected twists and turns and Friday brought yet another wild one as reigning league MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade out of Tampa Bay after informing the Lightning he will not re-sign with the club. Today, the guys break down Kucherov’s shocking trade request and discuss some potential destinations for him, if he actually gets traded at all. Plus, a spotlight on the incredibly tight Atlantic Division standings, the surging Montreal Canadiens, now winners of five straight without captain Nick Suzuki, and our obligatory “McData” check-in on Connor McDavid’s current points pace to close things out.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus</p><p>Executive Producer: Chris Flannery</p><p>Producer: Chris Flannery</p><p><br></p><p>Watch full episodes on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: <a href=\"https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}