Is his ego getting in the way of the success of the Lightning? Sure... they're coming off of Stanely Cup Finals berth, but there seems to be a pattern of Yzerman running off the talented leaders of the team.
Lecalvier - bought out
St. Louis - traded
Stamkos - no contract extension. Allegedly $8.5 million was offered but that's $2 million shy of Toews/Kane money. The year is coming to an end and Stammer may be a Leaf in a handful of months from now.
Drouin - 3rd overall pick and being shipped out of town here soon due to a control drama.
Now don't get me wrong... I think buying out Vinny L was a great move. He's no leader and akin to a Mario Williams. All the talent in the world and just out there collecting a pay check.
My point is this however, high end talent doesn't grow on trees and you can only add so many high character guys like Callahan on to your team before you need people that can put the biscuit in the net.
Losing Stamkos would be monumentally stupid on his part... especially with Drouin now on the outs.
Lecalvier - bought out
St. Louis - traded
Stamkos - no contract extension. Allegedly $8.5 million was offered but that's $2 million shy of Toews/Kane money. The year is coming to an end and Stammer may be a Leaf in a handful of months from now.
Drouin - 3rd overall pick and being shipped out of town here soon due to a control drama.
Now don't get me wrong... I think buying out Vinny L was a great move. He's no leader and akin to a Mario Williams. All the talent in the world and just out there collecting a pay check.
My point is this however, high end talent doesn't grow on trees and you can only add so many high character guys like Callahan on to your team before you need people that can put the biscuit in the net.
Losing Stamkos would be monumentally stupid on his part... especially with Drouin now on the outs.
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