This table displays the odds for each potential team where Steven Stamkos might play next.
Stammer Still Favored to Return to Bolts
Steven Stamkos is still a +110 favorite to return to the Tampa Bay Lightning despite a report Friday stating the longtime Bolt will become a free agent on July 1. Stammer has played his entire 16-year career with Tampa Bay, netting 40 goals during the 2023-24 campaign.
Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois recently expressed uncertainty about the team s ability to re-sign Stamkos before the start of free agency. Both sides have expressed interest in reaching a deal, but they have not been able to agree on terms that are satisfactory for both parties.
If Stamkos does not re-sign with the Lightning, several teams could be potential fits for the veteran forward. Oddsmakers have the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators as the two top landing spots for Stamkos outside of a return to Tampa.
“He will be a free agent on July 1.”
Steven Stamkos’ agent says Stammer is going to test the open market Monday unless Tampa changes their stance 🫣
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As mentioned in the Marner section, the Predators have cap space and could use another goal-scorer to complement Filip Forsberg. Tennessee s lack of state income tax could also be appealing to Stamkos.
Stammer also has connections to the Red Wings through GM Steve Yzerman and head coach Derek Lalonde. Toronto is the potential longshot at +800 if the Leafs were to move on from Marner or John Tavares. While Stamkos is from Ontario, we re spectiikipal the Leafs will want to hand out another hefty contract to an aging forward.
While there are several potential suitors for Stamkos, we can t envision him playing anywhere but Tampa. We will take advantage of the plus-money on this bet and forecast the two sides to come to an agreement just in the nick of time.
Stamkos Next Team Pick: Lightning (+110)
