DIRK SHADD | Times
Owner Jeff Vinik has said he hopes captain Steven Stamkos remains with the Lightning for his entire career.
But while some fans may be panicking that Stamkos still doesn't have a contract extension heading into the final season of his current deal, Vinik isn't one of them.
"I love watching Steven Stamkos play, I'm not worried about him," Vinik said at Fan Fest today at Amalie Arena. "He's a great player, great leader, great person. I hope he's with this organization for a long time to come.
Vinik has said he's confident GM Steve Yzerman can figure out a deal with Stamkos.