Speculation: Will stamkos sign with the lightning?

[Todd1a]

Will stamkos sign in Tampa yes or no ?

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[Dr Jan Itor]

Doesn't seem like it. I don't think he's going to sign for $3M a year.

 

[Forge]

Don't think so.

I think he finally lands in Detroit after all these years.

 

[Vitto79]

Nope he gone

 

[Empoleon8771]

Unless Tampa trades Cirelli, I don't think they have the money to keep him.

 

[Lion Hound]

Would have thought he was going to stay put for sure.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Nope

 

[Nucks2001]

Likely not, but he won’t be making 3mill if he were to resign. My guess is that Tampa would offer anywhere from 6.5-7.5mil with the salary cap going up, on a short term (2yrs). I think Stamkos would gladly take this as he has expressed wanting to stay in Tampa. He’s still their captain, a big part of their powerplay and has chemistry with Kucherov and Point.

If he’s willing to take a pay cut, Tampa can look to add to their roster in the next 2 years. I don’t think Tampa would look to keep him after that unless they return to the conference finals at the BARE minimum.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Will stamkos sign in Tampa yes or no ?

I would think so ideally for him. If not, I would watch TO IF they trade Marner. If so they will bring in Stammer for some playoff and leadership experience.

 

[pld459666]

He took a discount last dance, not seeing tjat happening again

 

[bov]

I think he stays. Either they find LTIR relief, trade Cernak or both. Cirelli, Sheary and Jeannot are possibilities too. It wouldn't shock me if there is something already agreed upon, pending other moves.

Wouldn't bet on it though, just my hope.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

He's joining Killorn in Anaheim

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

He will resign or sign in Detroit for 3 years@ 6ish

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

He will resign or sign in Detroit for 3 years@ 6ish

I’m really skeptical that he’ll leave Tampa for less or at least much less total money than what he’d get for staying. You’d think it has to be an obviously better deal to get him to leave.

I do think he leaves, though, just to whoever gives him a raise(or at least a slight, slight haircut).

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

I’m really skeptical that he’ll leave Tampa for less or at least much less total money than what he’d get for staying. You’d think it has to be an obviously better deal to get him to leave.

I do think he leaves, though, just to whoever gives him a raise(or at least a slight, slight haircut).

Fair

I'd just assume if he left it's cause Tampa offered less term or less money than 6m a season which is about what he'd get on the open market

 

[ismelofhockey]

Yes he will. In January.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I think he would get a lot more than $6 million on the open market...assuming he is open to playing for a number of different teams. Even if he only wants a true contender, there would probably be enough teams bidding to up the offers above $6 million/year.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Fair

I'd just assume if he left it's cause Tampa offered less term or less money than 6m a season which is about what he'd get on the open market

In a similar spot Joe Pavelski got 3x7 five years ago, I think someone will give Stamkos at least 8.

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

If I were to guess, and this is just purely a guess, I think on or around July 1st Tampa announces longish term team friendly deals for both Stamkos and Hedman ensuring both retire as Bolts.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

He'll re-sign within the hour of 2 huge blockbuster deals or he ain't signing at all. Those are the rules.

 

[PensandCaps]

Hes not that good anymore. Tampa is better off not paying for the big name and let another team deal with overpaying a declined Stamkos.

 

[crowi]

I'm thinking he takes 3 x $5-6M and stays in Tampa. He has been there for his whole career and clearly likes to be there.

 

[VaporTrail]

Yea and on a team friendly deal

 

[SKNJD9]

Hes not that good anymore. Tampa is better off not paying for the big name and let another team deal with overpaying a declined Stamkos.

Oh god that's the New York Rangers music !

 

[unicornBLOOD]

i feel he will, he's set for life, he's got his cups, he's been there his whole career, i can't imagine it's too bad living in Tampa . Don't see him leaving, might get a little less than he could on the open market? But if you've made almost 100 million in career earnings, not including endorsements and other ventures, what would an extra 5 or 10 million really mean to him? His home is there, he won there (twice), and I'm sure he has a lot of close friends on the team. Tampa shouldn't low ball him, because if you truly disrespect him with the offer, that would be the only thing that I could see motivating him to actually leave. The guy is a future HOFer an still a really good and productive player. He's a great fit there, he belongs there.