[Signing] Stamkos stays in Tampa (8yrs, $8.5 mil AAV)

[SuperMatt18]

That is a good deal when compared to Kane/Toews/Malkin etc.

Not the biggest Stamkos fan but I think that is actually less than I expected.

Yzerman is a good GM (Chiarelli and Bergevin are not)

[Vinny01]

Bishop likely on the way out. Elliot for Bishop one for one?

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Canada's best hope are the Calgary Flames.

Honestly, we have the only competent GM in the NHL.

For those who wonder why Canadian teams haven't won the cup since 1993, just look at today's moves.

I dunno, getting Stamkos for $8.5 million seems like a competent move to me.

[JJ1532]

Erm.....

[Locke]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

That is a good deal when compared to Kane/Toews/Malkin etc.

Yzerman is a good GM (Chiarelli and Bergevin are not)

Chiarelli is rapidly establishing himself among the worst GMs in NHL history. You'd think no one could follow in the illustrious footsteps of MacT and Lowe, but they certainly found themselves the right man for the job!

[OutOfTheCube]

Well, if we weren't going to get him, I'm glad it wasn't Toronto either.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Stammer in 8 years at $8.5 is going to suck. He's not his former self.

He scored 43 goals, second in the league, in 204-2015 season.

I suppose if he has recurring blood clot issues, this is a risky contract (well all long term contracts are), but we're in an era where the best players get 10M+. Stamkos got 8.5M for the rest of his prime. Solid signing, in my opinion.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by JJ1532

Spoiler!

Erm.....

Don't feel too bad for him, that's a Chinese fake.

[miraisoup]

Oh my god that leafs jersey is priceless hahahahaa.

[Mass_nerder]

Considering all the talk surrounding what his value would be, 8.5/year seems very reasonable.

[Strange Brew]

Any 8 year contract is scary but that is on low end of expectations. Makes me wonder what TB had been offering before this.

[manwiches]

This speaks volumes to Stamkos' character. Granted, it is a lesser tax bracket, but that's big of him to sign for significantly less than he would have gotten to stay on a contender.

[Badgers Nose]

HAHA! Another day of watching TV panelists twiddle their thumbs for 12 hours coming up July 1.

[Rick M.]

Good. Stupid Leafs.

[Mike F]

Originally Posted by Locke

If you think about it, 8x$8.5M is only $2M less than 7x$10M over the term and after taxes are considered he actually comes out ahead.

Stammer got paid.

That logic only makes sense if you think he would have retired after the end of the 7 year contract.

[Resolute 14]

I was kind of hoping the Leafs would get Stamkos at $10 million plus. Would have made them better, but would have hosed their salary structure at the same time.

$8.5 for Tampa is really quite good. He's not going to live up to the back half of that deal, but the Lightning are very close right now. They are all-in for a Cup, right now.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Mike F

That logic only makes sense if you think he would have retired after the end of the 7 year contract.

Why? He cant sign another contract afterwards? With Tampa or Toronto?

[Fire]

Stamkos makes the smart decision.

[bigrangy]

Id rather have stammer at 8.5 than Monahan at 6.5. You'd have to think this might drive Monahan's price a little bit, but if they haven't reached a number yet, I'd be a little worried.

[Textcritic]

But— but... All those endorsement contracts!