Apr 7, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is seen in a game agains the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Canadian Tire Centre.
LIGHTNINGKucherov's agent calls reports on Lightning "garbage"
Apr 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) skates during the warmup before game three against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre.
MAPLE LEAFSMaple Leafs place forward Bo Groulx waivers in midst of Nikita Kucherov trade speculation
Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) smirks against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre.
LIGHTNINGReputable source believes Nikita Kucherov's decision on which team he will join is already made: Maple Leafs
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

REAL LEMIEUX

January 3, 1945
Victoriaville, QC, CA

Right wing
Entry drafts
None
STATS
REAL LEMIEUX
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
1963-64OHL - RED42202444--------
1964-65OHL - RED48484088--------
1966-67NHL - DET1-----------
1967-68NHL - LA7412233560-7112--
1968-69NHL - LA7511294068-1113410-
1969-70NHL - NYR55461051-------
NHL - LA1824610-------
1970-71NHL - LA4336922-------
AHL - KIN3314223625-------
1971-72NHL - LA7813253828-------
1972-73NHL - LA745101519-------
1973-74NHL - BUF381124-------
NHL - NYR7-----------
NHL - LA20-----------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL48351104155262-1824610-
AHL3314223625-------
OHL906864132--------
TRANSACTIONS
REAL LEMIEUX
June 9, 1969

Real Lemieux is traded to the New York Rangers. In return, the Los Angeles Kings acquired Dennis Hextall and Dennis Hextall.

February 28, 1970

Real Lemieux is traded to the Los Angeles Kings with Daniel Widing. In return, the New York Rangers acquired Ted Irvine.

November 30, 1973

Real Lemieux is traded to the New York Rangers with Gilles Marotte. In return, the Los Angeles Kings acquired Sheldon Kannegiesser, Mike Murphy and Tom Williams.

January 21, 1974

Real Lemieux is traded to the Buffalo Sabres. In return, the New York Rangers acquired Paul Curtis.

NHL trades