Along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, former Lightning GM Brian Lawton believes the Montreal Canadiens join the Leafs as Stamkos’ preferred destinations.
Lawton was the CEO of the Tampa Bay club when the team drafted Stamkos with the first overall pick in 2008. He said Stamkos, who could become a free agent on 1 st July, may consider the Maple Leafs. .. and the Canadian.
“Yes, absolutely, it could consider an offer from the Canadian,” says Lawton, who is now an analyst on the waves of the NHL Network. (La Presse)
Lawton cites long-time friend P.