LeBrun: Preds interested in stamkos

[Pure West]

Stamkos is probably more of a fit for a near contender kinda team that could use a short term boost to their offense. I'd view the Predators as more of a team that still needs to add some long-term pieces. They did great with what they had last season but I can't imagine they are relying on Gus Nyqvist to be a big part of their future. If I'm them, that cap space should be going to a big fish with lots of years left should the opportunity come along (like a Marner). Its a place where lots of players want to play.

If the Hurricanes don't want to commit big dollars and term to Guentzel would they not be the best fit for Stamkos?

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Stamkos seems to be very close with McDonagh. McDonagh really wanted to get his family back to Tampa - for whatever reason. Apparently his first phone call was to Stamkos telling him he's coming back.

Stamkos, who has a very similar situation with age and family, has had roots in Tampa Bay for 16 years. He's also made exponentially more money in his career than McDonagh.

I guess it's possible, but it would seem odd for him to uproot his family and move to the same team/city that his close friend just requested a return trade from.