Stamkos will command 8+, there is no doubting that and he worries me as a UFA. Two crazy injuries in the last few years including a serious health issue in the latest one and I'm nervous to even consider the guy. That said even if he were to come here he'd have to be willing to stay in his role as Top line RW and PP specialist. This team has no room for Stamkos to be a centerman with Monahan/Bennett/Backlund/Jankowski paving the future for that position. Add to that we will be needed to hand out raises in the next few years again and I dont want any part of a 8+ mill x 6-8 year Stamkos which teams like NYR or Toronto will most likely pay.
|