Julien BriseBois, the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, stated in a media availability that Steven Stamkos, the team's captain, will not be traded at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. BriseBois also expressed his intention to discuss a new contract with Stamkos after the season. Additionally, he mentioned that the team will evaluate its future contracts, including that of Victor Hedman, at the end of the season. The general manager emphasized that the trade deadline presents an opportunity to improve the team's chances of success. In a separate development, there are indications that the Chicago White Sox are unlikely to trade Dylan Cease before the 2024 Opening Day, with reports suggesting that the team might keep Cease until the trade deadline.
According to the latest reports, the White Sox might end up keeping Dylan Cease until the trade deadline. https://t.co/2WAPOVtQLo
Report: Cease unlikely to be traded at this point https://t.co/kQcFPGh927
Batting Around: Will White Sox trade Dylan Cease before 2024 Opening Day, and which team will land him? https://t.co/xbDKJZzAlz
Two rival execs now believe the White Sox will wind up keeping Dylan Cease into the regular season. “There is no pressure on them to lower their asking price,” one said. “They’ll get what they want at the (trade) deadline.”
Many have suggested #Orioles should trade for Dylan Cease. From @Feinsand: “I would say Cease doesn’t get moved at this point,” an NL executive said. “The White Sox are not budging on price, and teams don’t seem to have interest in paying that price.” https://t.co/bjhVL3s7Yc
6 potential landing spots for Dylan Cease 👀 If he is traded, where will he go? https://t.co/zegu7I8NYB
new for @MLBONFOX: a closer look at 6 possible Dylan Cease trade suitors... Orioles Red Sox Dodgers Yankees Rangers Padres ...and why they'd be interested, which young players/prospects would be untouchable, and who some potential headliners could be: https://t.co/RDRXBBdzvt
JBB on future of Hedman, who’s a UFA after 24-25: “We'll address future contracts for all of our players whose contracts are going to be up in due time." Said after season, will “take stock of where we are as a franchise in large part based on the results of the season.” #gobolts
BriseBois still sees Stamkos as part of #GoBolts future after this season: "Like I said all along, after the season, we are going to sit down & we are going to evaluate where we are as a team and where Steven is and we will see how we can make all of the parts work together.”
BriseBois on Victor Hedman, who will be in the final year of his contract next season: "At the end of this season, we will take stock of where we are as a franchise, in large part based on the results of this season, and we'll address future contracts for all of our future…
BriseBois on if he envisions Stamkos will be here after the season: "Yes. Like I said all along, after the season, we are going to sit down and we are going to evaluate where we are as a team and where Steven is and we will see how we can make all of the parts work together" https://t.co/eBBcQMRDxl
BriseBois on the trade deadline: "We're always on the lookout for opportunities to improve our chances of being successful and this trade deadline is not different."
Here's the full quote from Julien BriseBois on Steven Stamkos. "The one thing I would say just to get it out there because I know as we get closer to the deadline, it's a popular and interesting and frequent topic. 'Who’s going to get traded? Who won’t get traded?' Steven…
In Julien BriseBois’ midseason media availability, he said that no matter where the #GoBolts sit at the trade deadline, the team is not trading Steven Stamkos. Plan is still to discuss new contract with him as end of season and try to retain him as free agency looms this summer.
Julien BriseBois chatted with reporters today about the team, the season, and, as you would expect, the upcoming NHL trade deadline. He offered this piece of information on the future of the #Bolts captain, Steven Stamkos. "Steven Stamkos is not getting traded so we can put that…
Julien BriseBois was asked if he envisions Steven Stamkos being with the #Bolts beyond this year. BriseBois said he does, but still says those talks won't take place until after the season. He added that Stamkos will not be moved at the trade deadline under any circumstances.