Steven Stamkos: Can the Lightning Really Afford to Keep Their Star Free Agent?

07/07/11 Well, what a difference a week makes. A week ago I was slaving away at the day job, fully expecting Steven Stamkos to be signed, sealed and delivered before the free agency period opened. The next, I'm on a beach in Manasota Key, Florida , Steven Stamkos is still unsigned and rumors abound that the Lightning are struggling to strike a deal with their 21-year-old superstar forward. Let's address ...

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NHL Predictions: Forecasting Hockey's 2011-12 Statistical Leaders

07/15/11 This one's for you fantasy owners. Last season, Tim Thomas ran away from the field with historical numbers and the hardware to back them up, earning Conn Smythe and Vezina Trophies in addition to the Stanley Cup. Steven Stamkos and Daniel Sedin emerged from the scoring pack after Sidney Crosby went down with a concussion, but Corey Perry's late-season surge helped him earn the Rocket Richard and ...

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Sports in Brief: Stamkos gets 5-year contract

07/20/11 All-star center Steven Stamkos signed a five-year, $37.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, two months after helping the team make a surprising run to the Eastern Conference finals.

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