Steven Stamkos and Lightning begin contract talks

Throughout the entirety of the season, the question has been whether or not Steven Stamkos would remain a Bolt after the season ended. When the team plane landed in Tampa late Monday night after their first round loss to the Florida Panthers, GM Julien BriseBois approached Stamkos about his interest in an extension. He then reached out to Stamkos’ agent to feel out when formal negotiations could begin. When you think of the Tampa Bay Lightning, you think of Steven Stamkos. At 18-years old he was the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NHL draft, 16 years later he’s the...