Today’s NHL Rumors examines news about Steven Stamkos signing an extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning and why the deal has yet to occur.
Since July 1, 2023, the Lightning have had the chance to negotiate a contract extension with their long-time captain, Stamkos. However, as of this writing, there isn’t progress regarding a new deal just days away from training camp.
We bring this up because the Lightning recently extended Brandon Hagel to a max-year deal valued at $52 million ($6.5 million AAV) over eight seasons. Even though this new agreement doesn’t go into effect until the 2024-25 season, the pay increase is significant compared to the $1.