RUMOUR: Steven Stamkos' Time in Tampa Bay May Be Over
The Tampa Bay Lightning faces the possibility of losing their star player Steven Stamkos if they don't initiate contract negotiations soon.
Potential Loss of Stamkos Looms Over Lightning
Steven Stamkos, a career-long player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has expressed dissatisfaction with the absence of contract discussions over the summer. This sentiment has been echoed by Erik Erlendsson, highlighting the risks for Tampa as Stamkos remains without a new contract.
«Well, until he signs a new contract that chance is certainly always there. And I think that's what has a lot of fans here a little skittish about because the longer this goes on and Julian Brisebois, the GM comes out that he's going to wait until the end of the season when he has more information. We assume salary cap, you know, what's that going to look like and where can Steven fit in?
Stamkos' Future in Tampa Bay Uncertain
Concerns grow as the Lightning has not prioritized a new deal for Stamkos, who is not only the face of the franchise but also continues to deliver high performance.
Tampa Bay goal!
Scored by Steven Stamkos with 02:10 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point.
Tampa Bay: 3
Chicago: 5
Scored by Steven Stamkos with 02:10 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point.
Tampa Bay: 3
Chicago: 5
With 15 points in 14 games this season, including 5 goals and 10 assists, the 33-year-old Stamkos clearly remains a key NHL figure. The major question is whether he will maintain this status with the Lightning or move to another team.
As Read on NHL Rumors.com - "NHL Rumors: Could Steven Stamkos end up somewhere other than Tampa next year?"
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