The Lightning captain will likely play for a new team for the first time in his 16-season career.
Credit: Apr 27, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos looks on against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
So would appear Stamkos is going to market Monday unless something changes in Tampa’s position. Will have more in a piece today inStamkos is a pending unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his eight-year contract with an $8.5 million contract. While it seemed like an obvious decision to re-sign the Lightning captain, both Stamkos and the Bolts had struggled to come to an agreement all season.
Stamkos has come close to hitting the UFA market in his career before, nearly walking to free agency in the 2016 offseason. He had notably talked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres during the interview before re-signing with the Lightning to his current eight-year deal just two days before free agency.
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