Was watching hockey central when they broke this news. Almost gave me a heart attack when they said "this just in, big news out of Tampa Bay..." my mind instantly went to Stamkos traded.
Then when announced Cooper has been extended, it was made a point that the timing was weird with the shoddy play of the lightning. Basically they said it was a move to show the team this is our guy for the long haul, and if you don't like it (they hinted to Stammer) then either move on or start to step up.
Most of them said it was a smart hockey move. I don't know how I feel, the only thing that bothers me is the Drouin situation but let's hope we turned a corner on that last game.