Steven Stamkos leaves the Lightning
July 1, 2024 - After 16 seasons, including 10 as a captain, Steven Stamkos is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stamkos officially became a free agent Monday after he and the team that drafted him in 2008 could not agree on a new contract. The Lightning’s all-time leading scorer (1,137 points) and back-to-back Stanley Cup champion has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $8 million contract with the Nashville Predators.