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Don’t Lightning ‘unequivocally’ have to trade Kucherov?
Season 2, Ep. 26
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With a weekend to process, Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross digest Nikita Kucherov's shocking trade request from the Tampa Bay Lightning: Hint: He ain't changing his mind. Where could Kucherov land? Plus, the boys break down a trade that actually did occur - and whether or not the Winnipeg Jets need a coaching change. Could Scott Arniel be the first coach fired?
As always, Bucci is back with his latest news and notes from around the NHL in Franks 'n Beans.
Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.
This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.
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