Steven Stamkos signs contract with Nashville Predators
Steven Stamkos has a new home. The superstar has left the Tampa Bay Lightning where he was captain for 16 seasons and two straight Stanley Cups, inking a deal in NHL free agency
Steven Stamkos is headed out west and signs a contract with the Nashville Predators.
Stamkos and the Lightning tried to hammer out a deal over the past few weeks but couldn't make it happen. Despite creating some cap space, Tampa Bay decided to sign 29 year-old Jake Guentzel to a 7 year deal.
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We have signed forward Jake Guentzel to a seven-year contract worth an AAV of $9 million.
We have signed forward Jake Guentzel to a seven-year contract worth an AAV of $9 million.
They offered Stamkos around $3 million annually, but refused to go beyond that and he left at the sight of being lowballed.
At 34, Stamkos is still going strong. He racked up 40 goals 81 points in 79 games last season and added six more points in five Stanley Cup playoff games. He's still a superstar in this league and now will help a new team chase the coveted silver trophy.
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JUILLET 1 | 222 ANSWERS Steven Stamkos signs contract with Nashville Predators Do you think the Tampa Bay Lightning made a mistake by not bringing Steven Stamkos back? | ||
| Yes | 175 | 78.8 % |
| No | 47 | 21.2 % |
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