Confirmed Signing with Link: [TB] Tampa re-signs Stamkos 8 years, 8.5AAV

[syc]

I love you Yzerman. I was hesitant at $8.5M is very affordable.

lol that tune changed fast.

 

[Joey Hoser]

This is kinda weird. 8.5 had been on the table for weeks(months), and he takes it on the last day before free-agency?

 

[Warrior16]

Awesome deal for Tampa, would've been great to see him in Toronto but good on Stammer and Yzerman to get the job done.

 

[dechire]

I appreciate that Yzerman made an offer and never changed it.

 

[blinkman360]

Damn, that number makes me very optimistic for Tavares.

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

STOP THIS I CAN'T HANDLE ALL OF THIS HOLY ****

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[Zennon]

Unbelievable, 2nd line 8.5M guys..... yeah pretty sure TB will regret this in 2-3 years..

 

[Liminality]

Bet you're fuming mad he signed for 8.5M.

OH MY GOD GUYS THEY OFFERED HIM 8.5M EARLIER THIS YEAR, HE OBVIOUSLY WAS COMING HOME TO TORONTO, HE HAD THAT TWINKLE IN HIS EYE.

Lolololololololol Toronto makes complete jokes out of themselves again. AND we get Stammer back at a CAP. FRIENDLY. DEAL.

Best 30 minutes of my life. Sorry girlfriend.

I hope you're drunk or 14 years old.

Glad Tamps fans appreciate Stamkos for what he is again. Good to know he isn't going downhill anymore!

 

[Marlo Stanfield]

Damn, this is a great deal for Tampa. Congrats Bolts fans

 

[Go Wings]

Alot of people are full of **** in this thread. Oh we didnt want him.blah blah blah. I wanted him on Detroit but to stay in Tampa which has a far superior team then anyone who was trying to get him is a smart move if you want to win.

 

[Savvy]

Let the John Tavares speculation begin?

 

[luongo321]

wow, that's pretty damn cheap.

 

[VinikToWinIt]

lol that tune changed fast.

No it didn't.

 

[Horse McHindu]

Lol, I love how guys like Stamkos and Lucic are going from city to city receiving head from various mayors and GM's while pretty much knowing in the back of their minds as to who they're really signing with.

 

[VanTampaFan]

I love the fact that he signed for US$8.5mm. That is huge. He wants to win and we keep our captain. **** yes.

 

[chasespace]

The tears will be flowing and I can already smell the multitudes of crow cooking

 

[Confucius]

Good deal for Tampa, guess he found he wasn't going to get anymore from the Leafs.

 

[Filatov2Kovalev2Bonk]

Potential sign and trade?

Seems possible. The Bolts still need to sign all their youngters. We'll know on Friday?

 

[gamer1035]

So it appears Tampa fans have done a complete 180 and now Stamkos again is a top #1C in the league? Leafs look forward to signing hedman next year

 

[dechire]

This is kinda weird. 8.5 had been on the table for weeks(months), and he takes it on the last day before free-agency?

After July 1st Tampa could no longer offer 8 years which was probably a factor

 

[krt88]

Best place for him imo. Would have loved him in Buffalo at a reasonable and unlikely cap hit, but alas. TB has built a great thing, he should stay part of it.

I think there were several factors. Quality of life, lack of state taxes and guaranteed ability to win now! Can't blame the guy and wish him good luck. He just broke the hearts of Sabres and Leafs fans but it's the best decision. Also hard to beat wearing shorts in January.

 

[JesusNPucks]

The Dallas Stars need to send Stamkos a serious "thank you" card for helping their negotiations with Jamie Benn.

 

[OLUSAF]

Hoping there's still a sign and trade..good contract for TB

 

[Iamtheliquor*]

sign and trade. Stammer just wanted his 8 years.

 

[luongo321]

Lol, I love how guys like Stamkos and Lucic are going from city to city receiving head from various mayors and GM's while pretty much knowing in the back of their minds as to who they're really signing with.

It's more about hearing them out and respecting them for showing interest.