Report: Preds are front-runners to sign Steven Stamkos
Apr 4, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports The Nashville Predators are the front-runners to sign veteran forward Steven Stamkos, The Athletic reported Monday.
The longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain is expected to land a deal in the four-year, $32 million range, per the report.
Stamkos, 34, just completed his 16th season with the Lightning, who drafted him No. 1 overall in 2008. The two-time Stanley Cup winner is the franchise's all-time leader in goals (555), points (1,137) and games played (1,082).
He contributed 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) in 79 games during the 2023-24 campaign.
Stamkos is a seven-time All-Star who won the Maurice Richard Trophy as the NHL leader in goals scored in 2009-10 and 2011-12.
--Field Level Media
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