Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to become a free agent on July 1, as contract negotiations with the team have reached a standstill. Stamkos' agent, Don Meehan, confirmed that his client will test the free agent market. The Lightning have made significant moves to clear cap space, including trading Mikhail Sergachev and Tanner Jeannot, freeing up $11.15 million. Despite these efforts, no deal has been reached with Stamkos. The team is also expected to extend Victor Hedman's contract next week. NHL teams, including the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, have shown interest in Stamkos as he prepares to leave the Lightning. Ondrej Palat mentioned he would try to convince Stamkos to join the Devils. Lightning GM Julien BriseBois confirmed the plan for Stamkos to test free agency.
the #Bolts general manager, Julien BriseBois, tells us he spoke to Steven Stamkos' agent today and the plan is for Stamkos to test the free agent market on July 1st
#GoBolts have made two big moves on Draft Day 2, moving a core player out, opening all sorts of salary cap space in the process; what it might mean for Stamkos, #TBLightning free agency plan and an update on Victor Hedman https://t.co/DTeiaI00gA https://t.co/3xwsFGUxOl
Live from the #NHLDraft floor, @FriedgeHNIC provides an update on the Lightning and what they might be moving cap space for. ⤵️ https://t.co/BuWPGARuv8
Been saying all along that the #GoBolts needed to move a contract, didn't think it would be No. 98. Moving Sergachev and Jeannot gives them plenty of cap space to meet the ultimate goals of Stamkos and Hedman.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have cleared roughly $11.15M in cap space after the Sergachev and Jeannot deals. 👀 https://t.co/KrJpN7Ga3K
The #TBLightning have cleared $11.15M in cap space for next season in a matter of minutes with the Mikhail Sergachev and Tanner Jeannot trades. No salary retained in either case.
The Lightning are gearing up to give Steven Stamkos 3.1 million dollars for 15 years
Tampa Bay clears $8.5 million in cap space with this move (minus whatever they have to pay JJ Moser, who is an RFA.) Looks like they’re trying to make room to get a Steven Stamkos deal done. https://t.co/hlg3XTHjhQ
Victor Hedman is expected to get a contract extension on Monday. He has one year left. Steven Stamkos is a pending UFA. The Lightning could have cleared enough cap space to sign him. We'll see on that front. https://t.co/lsvewdJWjd
The #TBLightning didn't retain any salary on Mikhail Sergachev, opening up some much needed cap space with a Victor Hedman extension expected to come next week and, maybe, another run at extending Steven Stamkos before he hits the open market.
I asked Ondrej Palat if he was going to try and convince Steven Stamkos to play with the #NJDevils this summer. He chuckled and said, “I’m going to try my best.” The Lightning captain is to become a free agent & makes a lot of sense short-term. More⤵️ https://t.co/KIadSumFcU
With #GoBolts captain Steven Stamkos headed to free agency on Monday, I'm told by an NHL source here at the #NHLDraft that the #NHLBruins will 'definitely be in on him' @sickpodnhl https://t.co/65ug5hqkSN
Longtime Lightning star Steven Stamkos could become free agent https://t.co/C0ZSlXWaFr https://t.co/YkZ3ZoRmIx
Steven Stamkos’ 3 best free agent landing spots (Nashville!) as he prepares to leave the Lightning https://t.co/q3iB4YCMeE https://t.co/b2ruM5Kip2
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will reportedly hit the free agent market on Monday, making him one of the top dogs that will undoubtedly interest a lot of teams. Read: https://t.co/AYqvYPSp85 https://t.co/QVlteAMgA3
“He will be a free agent on July 1,” veteran agent Don Meehan, who represents Stamkos, told @TheAthletic. https://t.co/K9NCDf4mOM
A story on contract projection for Steven Stamkos, from @hayyyshayyy + me. It’ll become especially applicable if he indeed hits the market July 1 https://t.co/rqt0DHvXhg https://t.co/if4KC19aS3
From Stamkos’ agent Don Meehan, who tells me regarding his client: “He will be a free agent on July 1.” So would appear Stamkos is going to market Monday unless something changes in Tampa’s position. Will have more in a piece today in @TheAthletic https://t.co/J7jeTeRFOf
Here’s the latest on the #GoBolts’ attempts to re-sign Steven Stamkos, which are clearly at an standoff with just days to go before free agency. The clock is ticking. Also, could Victor Hedman sign an extension on July 1? @TB_Times story: https://t.co/h2qv0HYcLy
Stamkos, Lightning may not be able to reach deal before free agency https://t.co/hSgTCNlU5T