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Nikita Kucherov's agent says winger will move on from Lightning

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"It's time to move on" - Dan Milstein

Daily Faceoff reports that 's agent, Dan Milstein, says it is time for the winger to move on from the at the conclusion of the season. recently requested a trade, citing poor communication with general manager Julien BriseBois.

is in the final season of an eight-year contract and becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1 if he does not sign a new deal. BriseBois previously stated the team has no intention of trading the 33-year-old, who must provide a 10-team approved trade list per his contract.

has 18 points through 13 games this season for the , who are 7-3-2. hosts the on Friday.