Lightning’s franchise star player, former No. 1 overall draft pick and captain Steven Stamkos bid farewell to the Bolts just as the NHL free agency began on Monday despite the team’s general Florida manager saying his resigning was a “top priority.”
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Stamkos plans to test free agency, Lightning GM says
Tampa Bay Lightning General Florida Florida manager Julien BriseBois said on Saturday that Steven Stamkos plans to test the free agent market on Monday.
Tampa Lightning trade Mikhail Sergachev, Tanner Jeannot in NHL draft
A buzz rippled through the crowd at Sphere when NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly announced the Sergachev trade early in the second round. Utah sent defenseman J.J. Moser, forward prospect Conor Geekie, a 2025 second-rounder and the 199th pick in this year’s draft.
Lightning’s Steven Stamkos likely to hit free agency market, reports say
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is likely to hit the free agency market on Monday, according to reports.