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

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Blunder said:
It's really not a steal. It's about what he's worth. If anything in his current form you could argue that's too much money.

Of course we all hope he returns to his old self and if he does then this will look like a bargain.
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Rumors were that's what Tampa actually offered and everyone was saying it would cost more. 8.5 is a steal when you consider that some of the massive contracts dealt out. Toews is getting 10.5 for gods sake.
 
Looking forward to another 8 years of "Stamkos is coming home when his contract is up"!
 
What's with everyone jumping ship over at Tampa? First Yzerman drives Drouin away and now Stammer is looking elsewhere. Total management disaster
 
Have to think this drives the value up on RNH and after what came from today Rutherford may be thinking about moving Malkin.
 
DrSanchez said:
I'm... not sure why I should be thinking any of that.
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Stamkos off the market, hall traded...no top 6 centres in FA (Backes I guess but I see him moving to the wing) lots of gms/owners will be looking to make big splashes following those tidal waves...dominos....dominos...
 
remote said:
Is everyone sure this isn't a sign and trade?
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There are reasons why a sign and trade wouldn't appear to make sense.

1. Florida has no state income taxes. He's just signed, apparently, for $8.5 mill-in Florida.

Unless he's on his way to Nashville or Dallas, he'd lose money anywhere else.

2. Why should Stamkos be involved in a sign and trade. If he wants to go elsewhere, he can wait for two days and get everything the team he goes to is willing to pay, without them also paying the Lightning.
 
chunkylover53 said:
Rumors were that's what Tampa actually offered and everyone was saying it would cost more. 8.5 is a steal when you consider that some of the massive contracts dealt out. Toews is getting 10.5 for gods sake.
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I know. Yzerman offered him this about a year ago. :amazed:

I still cant believe he bent over and took it............2 days before multiple teams were to offer him at least 10 or even 11.
 
Good deal for Stamkos.

Great guy but it's now obvious he couldn't handle the pressure of playing in a hockey market.
 
Signed said:
I know. Yzerman offered him this about a year ago. :amazed:

I still cant believe he bent over and took it............2 days before multiple teams were to offer him at least 10 or even 11.
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Yzerman left a lot of money on the table during his time in Detroit. If anyone could convince Stamkos to take less to stay, it's him. The best move Tampa has made in the last 10 years was getting Yzerman out of Detroit. The guy was scouting and making personnel recommendations for the Wings since the mid 90s, and they all turned out great.
 
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