Confirmed with Link: The Stamkos Dream is Dead - He re-signs with Tampa Bay for 8 Years

[BertCorbeau]

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[HamiltonNHL]

Excellent

 

[Paradoc]

Yes. Never wanted to sign a long term contract for a player already on decline and past his prime.

 

[SoVi3t]

Well at least my jersey decisions for next year got a little less daunting.

 

[stakesishigh]

It's for the best guys!

 

[TheLeafsBro]

3rd most interesting story of the day.

Shanaplan onwards...

 

[supermann_98]

The only two tweets he ever liked linked him to signing with the Leafs.

He may not have "played any games" but he did cocktease us a little bit, no?

 

[Bomber0104]

3rd most interesting story of the day.

Shanaplan onwards...

Tank on.

 

[sommervr]

Boo stamkos

Does he still plan to live here?

 

[Mitchy]

If we were truly interested in Stammer, Tampa saved us from ourselves.

I did not want him and I'm just relieved this is over now. And before someone accuses me of lying, feel free to go through my post history and/or previous Stammer threads.

With that said, good luck to Stammer. Unlike some, I'll still support him and I believe this is the best situation for him.

 

[Diddy]

Good.

 

[RyanOhReally]

Still holding hope for a sign and trade. I'll give it 24 hours

 

[Jtabo]

So many things fishy about this too me and until I see an official presser from Tampa my suspicions will continue to be fueled.

 

[mcleex]

I feel betrayed

 

[MJ65]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m1 minute ago
Pierre LeBrun Retweeted Victoria Matiash
Nope. I did check just in case, ha. But he's signing to stay in Tampa. Pure and simple.Pierre LeBrun added,
Victoria Matiash @VictoriaMatiash
Hey @Real_ESPNLeBrun, any slimmest-of-slim chance Stamkos is sign/trade deal?
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[canadon]

Could this be a sign-and-trade deal?

 

[I Believe]

I can respect wanting to sign with the team that drafted you.

Ah well. Better Tampa then Detroit/Buffalo/Montreal etc.

 

[Advanced stats]

No. Big. Deal.

5 years from now, we're in the playoffs and looking back on this thankful we didn't sign him for 10-12 million.

Wayyy too much of a risk IMO.

And why the heck would anyone "boo" stamkos? A hometown star deserves praise wether he signed with you or not.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Please be a sign and trade to Toronto. Let it be the 8.5+endorsement deals.

 

[hamzarocks]

well this probably confirms bozak is staying on the team.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Tank on.

I don't think the Leafs plan on tanking. nor do i want them to. our babies have suffered enough crap already they need to start winning

as regards to Stamkos. I'm only sad to the point that he was close. but whatever. it was always us v. TB and it makes sense once the 8th year kicked in.

I'm more curious where Lou is and how he's gonna get us a defenseman in his bag of tricks.

 

[Heis3nberg]

The only two tweets he ever liked linked him to signing with the Leafs.

He may not have "played any games" but he did cocktease us a little bit, no?

Meh, that was a while ago. To me that just tells me that he definitely entertained the idea of coming to Toronto and this was probably a pretty tough decision.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m1 minute ago
Pierre LeBrun Retweeted Victoria Matiash
Nope. I did check just in case, ha. But he's signing to stay in Tampa. Pure and simple.Pierre LeBrun added,
Victoria Matiash @VictoriaMatiash
Hey @Real_ESPNLeBrun, any slimmest-of-slim chance Stamkos is sign/trade deal?
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Reply Retweet 1

Damn....... well that sucks.

 

[Confucius]

The only two tweets he ever liked linked him to signing with the Leafs.

He may not have "played any games" but he did cocktease us a little bit, no?

I'd say he came and found out we weren't going to just open the vault so e hurried back to Tampa. Probably never was interested in Detriot or Buffalo but would have come here for an overpayment.

 

[Defense]

Sign and Trade plz