The Lightning have signed right wing Nikita Kucherov to a three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced on Monday.
 
Kucherov is currently playing with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League after he was taken in the 2012 CHL Import Draft.  

A native of Moscow, Russia, Kucherov played in 18 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL last season, recording a goal and five points.  He also played in 23 games with CSKA’s junior team (MHL), registering 24 goals and 43 points.
 
He was selected by Tampa Bay in the second round, 58th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.