Steven Stamkos News: Star Forward Joins the Predators

Last season, the Tampa Bay Lightning frequently expressed their desire to keep their star player and longtime captain, Steven Stamkos, as he entered free agency. Ultimately, this wish did not come to fruition.

Many hockey enthusiasts and supporters in Toronto hoped to see the native from Markham, Ontario, return to his roots and join the Maple Leafs. Unfortunately, that did not take place either.Ontario sportsbooks In recent months, we shared unique betting odds regarding the potential destinations for Stamkos, a player who has twice led the league in scoring. Here’s the current situation:

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On Monday, the first day of the free agency period, Stamkos signed a contract with the Nashville Predators. The team posted the news on social media shortly after reports surfaced indicating that he would be departing from Tampa Bay.

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Steven Stamkos Next Team Odds

Team	Odds	Percent Chance
Nashville Predators	----	100%

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I consent to receiving emails from deereplanet.com regarding sports betting news.Ontario sports betting apps Now 34 years old, Stamkos has spent his entire career with the Lightning, having been selected first overall in the 2008 NHL Draft. He achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring 51 goals in the 2009-10 season, just his second full season in the league. Later, he outdid himself with a 60-goal season in 2011-12, finishing as the runner-up for the Hart Trophy.

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Throughout most of his career, Stamkos played as a center, although in recent years he has shifted to playing mostly on the wing and has been seen less frequently on the first line due to rising stars like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. While Kucherov and Point became preferred targets for goal wagers, Stamkos continued to offer exceptional skills and intangibles, reinforcing his value as a player. This is reflected in his role as captain of the team since 2014.

Undoubtedly, one of his most significant achievements was leading the Lightning to consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021. However, with his contract expiring this season, the Lightning faced salary cap challenges that caused them to lose many key players from their championship rosters.

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What Happened With Stamkos In Tampa Bay?

The Lightning recently signed former Penguins and Hurricanes player Jake Guentzel to a seven-year deal averaging $9 million annually, which may have influenced Stamkos’ future in Tampa Bay, as Guentzel effectively takes over his place in the top six forwards.

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Regarding Stamkos' new team, the Predators have been quite active since the start of the free agency period.

Nashville also secured the services of Jonathan Marchessault from the Vegas Golden Knights, signing him for five years at $27.5 million. Marchessault previously played alongside Stamkos during his early years with the Lightning from 2014 to 2016. The Predators also announced the retention of star goalie Juuse Saros on an eight-year, $61.92 million contract, as well as defenseman Alexandre Carrier for three years at $11.25 million.

Current odds show Nashville at +1800 to win the Stanley Cup in the 2024-25 season, placing them tied with the Boston Bruins for the 10th best odds. Among teams that didn't make the playoffs last year, only the New Jersey Devils (+1400) hold better odds. The Maple Leafs are listed at +1500, while the Florida Panthers, who clinched their first Stanley Cup on June 24, are favored at +900, followed by the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, and Dallas Stars, all at +1000.

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