Going into the season, there was a feeling that Steven Stamkos could actually leave the team in the 2023-24 season.
I even talked, last December, that we shouldn't rule out the idea of seeing the Captain change his title this season.
My text on this topic:
Steven Stamkos: Do not rule out the idea of changing his title at the end of the season → https://t.co/jPVp0fWCzv
– Dance Les Colisses (DLCoulisses) December 5, 2023
Now the trade deadline has passed: Stamkos will finish the season in Florida and try to win his third Stanley Cup.
In his article on Friday, Renaud Lavoie emphasized that the tide appears to have turned on the issue. Insiders talked about a three-year/$15 million or so deal to stay in Tampa Bay.
This could be his final professional contract, as he is 34 years old and will turn 37 at the end of a three-year contract. Stamkos is worth over $5 million per year, but Florida is a great place and players who talk to Lavoie always say how much they love the city and the organization.
One thing is for sure, if Stamkos asks for a contract that matches his talent, I'm not sure if Julian Brisebois can give it to him. After all, despite the increase in the salary cap, Tampa doesn't have a lot of money and Mikhail Sergachev's contract will be back to active players ($8.5 million) next year.
In addition to Stamkos, who has 25 goals and 31 assists (before tonight's games) in 63 games in 2023-24, newcomers Anthony Duclair as well as Matt Dumba, Calvin de Haan, Hayden Fleury, Tyler Motte and Austin Watson will become unrestricted free agents. Client. It's not a large amount Of the money that leaves the block, therefore.
We shouldn't forget Brent Seabrook's (LTIR) contract is finally expiring.
Five million would be ideal for the captain and the team, in my opinion. After all, why ask for more money when you've made so much of it during your career and live in Florida 365 days a year?
a lot of
– In the first period of the Canadian-Flames game, Renaud Lavoie said he expects to hear from David Reinbacher on Monday. Small details still need to be resolved.
– Hockey night in Canada toronto.
The Habs have not been mentioned on Sportsnet Hockey Central yet.
They didn't even say that coach Marty would be away from the team indefinitely due to family reasons.
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 16, 2024
– Good news for the missile.
Devon Levy recalled to Buffalo. He's doing a great job in Rochester. The Amerks aren't the same team without him. The Rocket are just three points behind third place held by Rochester. https://t.co/NDX0oUnxDr
—Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) March 16, 2024
– Caleb Williams should be drafted by the Bears.
Bears send Justin Fields to Steelers for 2025 6th round pick 😱💣https://t.co/hMHTT4QN5d pic.twitter.com/7pnwqN6qt2
– RDS (@RDSca) March 16, 2024
– Coyotes approaching the Canadian.
Friend's tanks 🙏 https://t.co/7oNPV3u8yB
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 16, 2024
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