In the most recent 32 Thoughts Podcast with Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas, the topic of player development came up with the Nashville Predators. The team saw a massive change in faces in the offseason and hopes have been high in the music city. With the additions of Steven Stamkos, and Jonathan Marchessault Friedman believes…
Steven Stamkos is a name that resonates powerfully in the world of ice hockey. As the new center for the Nashville Predators, Stamkos has built a reputation as one of the most formidable players in the league. Standing 6’1″ and weighing 193 lbs, Stamkos combines physical prowess with exceptional skill, making him a standout athlete…
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a four-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $8 million. What makes this deal particularly intriguing is that it mirrors the contract that former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos signed with the Nashville Predators just one day prior. Was this a mere coincidence,…
In a whirlwind day at the NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning made significant moves to clear cap space. However, despite these trades, General Manager Julien BriseBois confirmed that the team has not increased their offer to captain Steven Stamkos. As a result, Stamkos is set to hit the free-agent market on Monday. Lightning GM…
As per Pierre LeBrun: “From Stamkos’ agent Don Meehan, who tells me regarding his client: “He will be a free agent on July 1.” So would appear Stamkos is going to market Monday unless something changes in Tampa’s position.” This all comes hours after Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said the team had met…
If Steven Stamkos gets to the free agency market on Monday, expect two teams to make serious offers and try to pluck him away from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings are hoping he runs out of patience. As free agency looms, Stamkos remains without a new contract from the…
With the Tampa Bay Lightning officially out of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, the focus will shift to the status of captain Steven Stamkos. A pending UFA who hasn’t convinced the franchise to treat him like a priority and offer him an extension, Stamkos stayed on the bench after the Game 5 loss to Florida, taking…
The Tampa Bay Lightning are adopting a cautious approach this season, refraining from offering Steven Stamkos an early contract extension. While the veteran forward expressed dissatisfaction with the delay, the Lightning have emphasized the need to assess their full team roster before committing to any extension. This is especially true for one with substantial long-term…
If Steven Stamkos is going to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning, he’ll need to do so as a UFA during the summer, or have his rights traded in the offseason. That’s because Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has come out and publicly said he is not going to trade the center at this season’s NHL…
As the NHL trade deadline becomes a topic of conversation for NHL franchises over the next few weeks, familiar whispers surround Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos. The team’s all-time franchise leading scorer isn’t signed to an extension and he’s having a decent season. It’s odd that things are taking so long. Whispers are turning…
