Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, Sabres and Devils

Luke Fox of SportsNet: There appears to be a big gap in contract talks between the Kings and Anze Kopitar, but Kopitar said there is no reason to panic. “There’s no reason for me to panic. There’s no reason for…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Kopitar, Yandle, and Stamkos

Pierre LeBrun: Anze Kopitar said it would be ideal if he signed a contract extension with the Kings before the start of the season, but realizes that it is a business. Andrew Gross of The Record: Gross wonders that since…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Stamkos, Plekanec, Avalanche and Capitals

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said that "nothing has changed" with regards to a contract extension with the Lightning. A deal is not close and he wants to stay in Tampa. "I'm not really worried about…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Flyers, Blue Jackets, Lightning, and Penguins

Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers had wanted to upgrade their offense this offseason - they added Sam Gagner and subtracted Zac Rinaldo. They need more from players other than Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. "We need…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Stamkos, Kruger, McDonagh, and Babcock

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The biggest hurdle with regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos is the expected salary cap hit in the $10.5 million range. GM Steve Yzerman, agent Don Meehan or Stamkos are not talking about…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Okposo, Draisaitl, Clowe, Johnson, and the Flyers

Arthur Staple: There is no truth to the talk of recent contract extension talks between the Islanders and Kyle Okposo. It has been quiet for most of the summer. Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers coach Todd McLellan on…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Canadian Dollar, Stamkos, Kopitar, and Ferland

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said earlier this offseason that his No. 1 priority was to sign Steven Stamkos to contract extension. Training camp is only two weeks away and an extension doesn't appear…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Stamkos, Bishop, Stone, Nichushkin, the Sharks’ captain, and Sydor

From Corey Long, NHL.com correspondant, on Stamkos and Bishop: Long speculates on a number of pressing issues for the Lightning next season, including the need to re-sign Stamkos. Long notes that Stamkos has said he wants a contract similar to…

Sean Tierney

Rumors I: Jersey Ads, Stamkos, and Ehlers

From TSN reported this week the league has a tentative deal with adidas to produce jerseys for all 30 teams beginning in 2017-18. Adidas is said to be ready to double Reebok’s current contract for $35 million US and, for…

Sean Tierney

Rumors: Stamkos, Kopitar, Bruins, Glencross, and Andersson

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Lightning and Steven Stamkos haven't started contract extension talks. The Kings and Anze Kopitar have exchanged initial numbers, but that is about as far along as they've progressed. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane's contracts that kick…

Mark Easson

Video and Notes: Johnson, Pacioretty, Salo, Kane, and the Bruins

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Tyler Johnson had his brace removed from his broken right wrist yesterday. His recovery has been on time and is hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of training camp. He…

Mark Easson

Top Ten Defensemen Free Agents in 2016: Ranking 6-10

With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…

Sean Tierney