| Wys³any: 2022-09-03 12:26:22 Temat postu: Lightnings Steven Stamkos tuning out trade rumors With the start of NHL training camps looming,Steven Stamkoshasyet to sign a contract extension.Theuncertainty Kenley Jansen Jersey surrounding thecontract status of the Lightningforward and team captain has sparked a number of trade rumors with the po sibilty of thetwo sides failing to reach an agreement on a dealas he prepares to enterthe final seasonof hisfive-year, $37.5 million contract.MORE: |ButStamkos isn't sweating the small talk."Its total speculation because you never know Fernando Valenzuela Jersey when things can change," Stamkos ."I think as you go through it, you realize it is a proce s. You realize the busine s side of it pretty quick. Ive been able to learn that over the seven years that Ive been in the league. When there is news Im sure you guys will be the first ones to know.",Lightning general managerSteve Yzerman had discu sed the po sibility of a potential tradeoccurring prior to the draft after sayingin June re-signing Stamkos was his toppriority over the offseason.Stamkos, who will Babe Herman Jersey becomean unrestricted free agent next July 1, insistshe would liketo stay with the Lightningbut for now remains focused on the upcoming season."For me its just about not letting it be a distraction, which really it hasnt been to me," Stamkos said."Who knows what can Joc Pederson Jersey happen tomorrow, the day after, a week, two, months?I cant really answer that question.I think theres going to be ongoing discu sions for sure, and well see what happens."Stamkos, 25,was selected with the Corey Seager Jersey first overall pick in the2008 NHL Entry Draftby the Lightning. The three-time All-Star is atwo-time MauriceRichard Trophy winner as the league's top goal scorerin 2009-10and2011-12. |