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Nikita Kucherov's injury solves a lot of Tampa Bay Lightning's
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The Daily: NHL Not Interested in Closing Kucherov LTIR Playoff
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Kucherov $18M (Million) Over the Cap and Number One (#1) Bullshit
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Tampa Bay Lightning F Nikita Kucherov Signs 3-Year Deal
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Back-to-back salary cap champion Lightning are envy of NHL - Red
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Hamilton: Hurricanes lost to Lightning team '$18M over the cap
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Offseason of change ahead for back-to-back champs
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Lightning a masterpiece of roster construction and salary cap
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