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

[Keeping it Blue]

But but but Leaf fans told me it was guaranteed he was going Toronto!

No, the majority of our fan base did not believe that. I can link you an old poll which you'll never read or care about if you wish.

 

[isles31]

You bet and Mcdavid soon after that

except its 2 years for Tavares...oy.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

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!

I'll be drunk and happy tonight. Unlike Leaf fans that will be crying into their bar pitchers and moving onto plan B: Tavares.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

B...B....B....but I though he was getting 12 per by someone?!?!?!

 

[HavlatMach9]

Where are all the Bolts fans that were saying someone else is gonna regret signing him? I bet they've changed their tune.

because it was assumed the cost would be 10m+ to that team.

 

[Shesty31]

Would be hilarious if this was a sign and trade to Toronto just to make this day even more eventful.

 

[The Macho King]

Where are all the Bolts fans that were saying someone else is gonna regret signing him? I bet they've changed their tune.

I mean - that's when the going rate was 11 million. 8.5 is pretty damn cheap compared to the rumors.

Still think it's too much, but it's not a franchise crippling amount.

 

[Snotbubbles]

8 years is too long.

 

[bossram]

Really good job by Yzerman to keep the AAv down. Stammer was easily looking at 10+ on the open market.

It's a solid deal for Tampa.

 

[leaflover]

He made the right choice. There was no better situation out there for Stamkos. The team is very good and will be for a long time and IMO the Lightning are yet to peak.

Kick back in the sun and eventually get your name etched on the cup.

 

[canucks10]

Props to Stamkos for staying and signing a relatively team friendly contract (compared to what he could've gotten in free agency)

 

[danielpalfredsson]

No way is it a sign and trade. If it was, he wouldn't have taken a discount. It's be 8*10.5+.

 

[Amadeus]

All the best to Stamkos and Tampa.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Stamkos at 8.5 is a good signing. At 10+ it's awful.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

What a ****ing gongshow this day has become

 

[Savvy]

I'm actually interested to see how the insurance is going to work on his contract given his blood clot history and the 8 year term.

 

[Horse McHindu]

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

I know I know, I jest I jest.

Hell, if I was in their position, I wouldn't turn down a free BJ either.

 

[Sundinisagod]

What an awesome 30 minutes

Poor leafs fans

Many are relieved

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

I blame John Tory.

 

[Shrimper]

Great deal for the Bolts. Home town discount and keeps them a competitive team going forward. Still a strong team but without Stamkos that would have been a lot harder.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

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.

It's nice to see comments like this, rather than anything malicious or bitter.

 

[UnderratedBrooks44]

Stamkos at 8.5 is a good signing. At 10+ it's awful.

I agree. I think everybody wins here, including some team that would've paid way too much for him.

 

[cyris]

I dont think Tampa fans have changed their tune at all.
When the rumor leaked months ago that this was the Lightnings offer most of them were okay with it they just like sane posters from other teams just didnt want to pay him 10+.

 

[SI90]

No state income tax must be great.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

Whoops. Wrong thread.