A recent trade request from Alexander Kucherov has intensified the drama surrounding the NHL, underscoring the league’s current soap‑opera vibe. The piece also invites readers to weigh in on the ongoing Larkin‑Red Wings dispute, offering a chance to cast votes on the contentious issue.

Kucherov trade request heightens NHL’s soap opera era. Plus: Your votes on Larkin-Red Wings spat  The New York Times