Julien BriseBois, the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced that the team has not been able to reach a contract extension agreement with star player Steven Stamkos. Despite recent meetings with Stamkos' agents, both sides remain interested but have not found a satisfactory deal. BriseBois confirmed that Stamkos will test the free agent market starting July 1st. The negotiations have not been influenced by recent trades, including the Sergachev trade, that opened up cap space. Both sides agreed to due diligence. BriseBois emphasized that while the door is not closed, it does not look promising at this point. He mentioned that had an agreement been reached, a press release would have been issued.
BriseBois on Stamkos stalemate: “As of now we've both agreed to get to July 1. It doesn't mean we can circle back to one another…. My response was to see what's best for the Lightning organization. And Stephen has to do what's best for him his career and his family.” #gobolts
Julien BriseBois confirmed Steven Stamkos and the @TBLightning weren’t able to agreed on an extension and he’ll hit the market on Monday.
BriseBois confirms he did not present a different offer to Stamkos' agent when he talked to him earlier today https://t.co/5ugMUoK13Y
BriseBois said that he went to Steven Stamkos' agent after Sergachev trade and both sides agreed to due diligence and for Stamkos to test free agency. BriseBois said his discussion with Stamkos' agent did not include a new offer.
BriseBois said that he did not offer an increased offer to Stamkos despite today's trades that opened up cap space. @TBLightning
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
Julien BriseBois opens his media discussion today saying once again it seems like they won't be able to come to terms with Steven Stamkos, even after today's deals, door is not closed in his words, but doesn't sound promising at this point #GoBolts #TBLightning
BriseBois unsure if Bolts will reach agreement with Stamkos. 🗣️ https://t.co/bvyjLKjOh4 https://t.co/s7y2Nr3g99
Asked how being unable to re-sign Stamkos would change #GoBolts organization, BriseBois said that it would be premature to answer those type of questions. "If we get to that point, we will address that at that time."
BriseBois on Stamkos negotiations: "Both sides are interested in getting a deal done. We met at recently as yesterday. But as of now, we haven't been able to get a deal done and I don't know if we'll be able to reach one." #gobolts
Julien BriseBois said they have met with Steven Stamkos & his agents as recently as yesterday said they have not been able to come to a deal at this point that satisfies both sides, won't add more other than he's not sure if they will be able to get a deal done by Monday #GoBolts
BriseBois said that the Lightning and the agents for Stamkos have met as recently as yesterday. Both sides still interested in a deal, but he doesn't know if they will be able to reach an agreement.
Julien BriseBois met with Steven Stamkos’ agent yesterday. They have not been able to come to an agreement yet but are still hoping to get a deal done. “Obviously if we had reached an agreement at this point, we would gladly have sent out a press release announcing that…
Brisebois said that the Lightning and the agents for Stamkos have met as recently as yesterday. Both sides still interested in a deal, but he doesn't know if they will be able to reach an agreement.