How important is Stamkos to Tampa bay?

[Rontzeeez]

Is Steven Stamkos even a major priority for Tampa Bay? he's definitely asking north of 8M and Tbay doesn't have he cap to sign him and the rest of the players they need to sign. De Angelo, Erne, Point. They have gret relieft coming and with Kucherov and company lightning the lamp lately, maybe Stamkos is expendable.

Thoughts?

 

[Crypticshock]

Stamkos is expendable. Playoffs proved it. I think he will hit FA unless they can win a sign&trade with someone! They can keep that 8-10M on locking up more core players.

 

[Rontzeeez]

it's funny because Tampa is known for moving or releasing franchise faces like Boyle, Richards and comapny