REPORT: Steven Stamkos' Future in Tampa Bay Uncertain After Recent Move
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced a major signing earlier today.
Impact of Hagel's Contract
Brandon Hagel signed an 8-year deal valued at $6.5M AAV.
According to Cap Friendly, this places the Bolts in a tough spot for 2024-25.
Their projected cap for the 2024-25 season is $74.94M, with 16 active contracts, and the cap is expected to raise at $87.5M.
Julien BriseBois will need to be careful if he doesn't want to lose next year's most notable UFA in Tampa: Steven Stamkos.
Stamkos' Future In Tampa Incertain
The Lightning, like most of the teams in the NHL, are scuffed by the salary cap. The raise planned for next season can't come soon enough.
Steven Stamkos, who'll be UFA next summer, will likely need to accept a cost-friendly contract to remain with the Bolts.
If he doesn't want to play for less money, the Lightning will be forced to make a move.
At 33 years old, Stamkos' golden years are behind him, but he's still a valuable player to the team. Last season, he scored 84 points in 81 games.
Do you think he'll accept a lower salary to remain in Tampa Bay?
| POLL | ||
AOÛT 22 | 286 ANSWERS REPORT: Steven Stamkos' Future in Tampa Bay Uncertain After Recent Move Do you think Steven Stamkos will accept a lower salary to remain in Tampa Bay? | ||
| Yes | 202 | 70.6 % |
| No | 84 | 29.4 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Zachary Werenski | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| Sean Monahan | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Jesper Bratt | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Frederick Gaudreau | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Jack Hughes | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Nikita Kucherov | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Mackenzie Weegar | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Kent Johnson | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Alexander Wennberg | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Mitchell Chaffee | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Matthew Coronato | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Marcus Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Nick Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Conor Geekie | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Brandon Hagel | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Stefan Noesen | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Corey Perry | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Igor Sharangovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Dmitry Voronkov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||