Stamkos has been with the Tampa Bay Lightning for fifteen years, but as free agency approaches, his time with the team may be ending.
In a recent interview, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed there is no deal in place to extend captain Steven Stamkos. It is possible that a deal won't be reached by the start of free agency. Several teams, including the Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, and Toronto Maple Leafs, have shown interest in the former 60-goal scorer.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had significant success with Steven Stamkos, including winning two Stanley Cups. If Stamkos leaves, it would mark the end of an incredible era of hockey in Tampa Bay, just as their rivals, the Florida Panthers, are rising.
