Lightning owner Jeff Vinik has said he hopes captain Steven Stamkos is here for his "whole career" and will "lead us to a lot of Stanley Cups."
And while there's plenty of uncertainty whether Tampa Bay can sign Stamkos to a long-term contract extension, Vinik appears to have faith that GM Steve Yzerman can get it done.
With Stamkos in his final year of his deal, the topic was even the first question at Vinik's Tiger Bay luncheon in Tampa.
Vinik quipped he figured the question would come up, then lauded Yzerman.
"I have a full confidence that Steve will figure out the deal with Stammer," Vinik said.