Steven Stamkos breaks silence after signing with the Nashville Predators
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Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos breaks silence after securing a new deal with the Nashville Predators.
Steven Stamkos is officially leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning after 16 seasons.
The long-time Lightning captain has signed a four-year, $8 million contract with the Nashville Predators in free agency on Monday.
STEVEN STAMKOS HAS SIGNED WITH THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS 🤠
FOUR YEARS, $8M AAV FOR STAMMER TIME 😱
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At 34, Stamkos remains one of the NHL's top goal-scorers and recently completed his seventh 40-goal season.
Steven Stamkos, Nashville Predator, on
@Sportsnet
: "It's been a roller coaster of emotions... We can look ourselves in the mirror and say, 'We tried our best to make it work in Tampa.'"
Thank you Tampa ❤️❤️
I don't have the words yet .. I will soon .
It's still too early to process. Just wanted everyone to know how thankful we are for 16 years as a bolt.
My family and I are excited for the next chapter.
Stamkos leaves the Lightning as a two-time Stanley Cup champion with several franchise records. He leads all Lightning players in goals (555), points (1,137), and games played (1,082).
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