The behaviour of NHL player agent Dan Milstein, who represents Nikita Kucherov in negotiations, has done a superb job of fueling the flames of animosity among Canadiens fans. Since his client came under pressure after winning the Cup, Milstein has been mercilessly abusing Canadiens supporters, and to say he has shown no mercy would be an understatement.
One of the most persistent areas of criticism levelled at Kucherov and the Lightning has been what many perceive to be a circumvention of the salary cap, but rather than running away from the accusations, Milstein has thrown it straight back at those who accuse the Lightning of cheating. During the team's Stanley Cup parade in Tampa Bay, Milstein quipped that they would be wearing jerseys dedicated to the salary cap.