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Lightning GM Yzerman defends scoreless Stamkos

ESPN.com | June 18, 2015

Related Topics: Steven Stamkos, Steve Yzerman, Tampa Bay Lightning, Stanley Cup, Rahm Emanuel

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After enduring a goalless Stanley Cup finals for the defeated Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos received clear support from general manager Steve Yzerman.

The GM did not take issue with his star's performance and called the two-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner a "tremendous leader" and an unselfish player who did other things to help the Lightning be successful.

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