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Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has left doubts hanging over the return of captain Steven Stamkos. Stamkos is set to become an unrestricted free agent starting Monday. The GM maintains that the two sides still want to reach an agreement, but for the moment, it has not materialized.
Our contributor with The Athletic, Pierre LeBrun, had an exchange with the striker’s agent, Don Meehan, and he was very clear about what happens next for his client: “He will be a free agent on 1st of July “. He does not close the door to an agreement with the Lightning, but the organization will have to improve its offer.
LeBrun hinted this week that the Nashville Predators could be a team interested in Stamkos if he ever tests the market. The Detroit Red Wings were also mentioned by TSN’s Chris Johnston.
Good news for the team’s fans on another point. The Lightning expect to announce a contract extension with defenseman Victor Hedman “in the coming days.”
This is what the general manager told journalists.
The 33-year-old defenseman will enter the final year of an eight-year, $63 million deal. He had 13 goals and 76 points last season in 78 games. He added seven points in five playoff games.
