Stamkos has spent his entire career with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Credit: Apr 4, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY SportsTSN’s
Pierre LeBrun, the Nashville Predators signed forward Steven Stamkos to a four-year contract. The deal will carry an $8 million cap hit through the 2027-28 season. We'll see where it ends up officially, but word is Steven Stamkos' deal with the Predators should end up around four years and $8 million AAV per yearThe signing is notable for a couple of reasons. Obviously, the Predators are receiving an active legend, but also the fact that Stamkos has spent the entirety of his 16-year career with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In 1,082 games, the 34-year-old has scored 555 goals and 582 assists for 1,137 points. Stamkos is the Lightning’s franchise leader in goals and points, and is just six assists behind current Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis for the most in team history. The 2008 first-overall pick is still one of the most efficient scorers in the NHL. In 79 games during the 2023-24 campaign, Stamkos scored 40 goals and 84 points, marking the sixth time in his career he has hit the 40-goal plateau. The Markham, Ontario native has hit the 50-goal mark twice, accomplishing the feat in 2009-10 with 51, and notching 60 during the 2011-12 season, winning the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy in both seasons.
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