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Nikita Kucherov News
Nikita Kucherov
Age: 32Position: R
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89%
Assists
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86%
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82%
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32%
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Kucherov (lower-body) will be game-time decision on Tuesday.
Kucherov missed Monday’s game with a lower-body injury, but took part in today’s morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision. If Kucherov can’t play, look for Jonathan Marchessault to skate on the Lightning’s second line.
Kucherov is fine after Niklas Kronwall hit; will play in Game 7.
Kucherov returned to the game after the hit and is not feeling any ailments after being levelled by Kronwall. Luckily for the Lightning, they will have Kucherov while the Red Wings will not have Kronwall as a result of the hit.
Call up / Send down
As expected, Kucherov is back with the Lightning today and will play.
Kucherov was "sent down" yesterday as a "paper move" to get the Lightning under the cap, but is back with the Lightning today. He is skating on the fourth line with Vladimir Namestnikov and Brett Connolly. He and Namestnikov were sensational during the preseason.
Call up / Send down
Kucherov not listed on the Lightning roster and not skating this morning.
Kucherov was likely sent down as a "paper-move" to help get under the cap before finalizing their 23-man roster. The Lightning did the same thing with Brett Connolly last season so Kucherov should be back with the team soon and in the lineup on Thursday. Kucherov led all players with six goals in the preseason, so expect him to be back.
Call up / Send down
Nikita Kucherov was recalled on Sunday and will make his NHL debut tonight.
Kucherov, 20, was the 58th overall pick in 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The Russian winger has tore up the AHL this season recording 13 goals and 11 assists (24 points) in 17 games. He will debut on a line with Alex Kilorn and Teddy Purcell.