Steven Stamkos: Back with Lightning for ‘8 more years’
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is staying put in Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old Stamkos tweeted Wednesday that he was “excited to be back for 8 more years” and three people familiar with the decision confirmed the move. One of the people said the contract is worth $68 million, meaning Stamkos will average $8.5 million per season.