Steven Stamkos

Stamkos' four-year deal worth $8 million annually ends months of speculation about his future.

It's always an overpay for the top talents flying off the board, but Stamkos feels like a fit in Nashville — for the culture and the market.

What could Stamkos' potential contract with the Lightning look like? The Athletic breaks down the veteran's value and possible comparables.

Stamkos is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, coming off a 40-goal, 81-point season as Tampa Bay's captain.

As Stamkos approaches what could be his final Lightning playoff run, teammates explain why "he'll forever be a legend in this organization."

The Lightning GM wanted to make one thing clear Tuesday: His captain, Steven Stamkos, isn’t going anywhere.

The 33-year-old is entering his 16th season with Tampa Bay and has one year left on his $8.5 million contract.

Rielly’s game-winner was impressive, but his ability to stay even-keeled was even more memorable in Game 3.

None of the forwards played a single shift during the third period, which Tampa Bay entered trailing 4-1.

Stamkos has 500 goals and 522 assists through 15 seasons, all with Tampa Bay.

Ovechkin, 37, is playing in his 18th NHL season. Drafted No. 1 in 2004 by the Washington Capitals, Ovechkin is third in all-time goals.

The Tampa Bay Lightning evened the Eastern Conference final at two games apiece Tuesday with a 4-1 Game 4 victory over the New York Rangers at Amalie Arena.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos reached the 100-point milestone for the first time in his NHL career Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Now healthy, the Lightning's captain is "having fun, doing his thing" as he enjoys success on the ice again.

Kadri getting in comes after teammate Nathan MacKinnon voiced his displeasure over the Avalanche forward not making the team initially.

One of the team's few constants this season has been Stamkos, who has given Tampa Bay production when it badly needed it.

Canada's list of possible Olympians is expected to be narrowed this month, and to include three Lightning players.

Stamkos, recently in "rough shape," worked hard with former NHL winger Gary Roberts and now feels he has reached a "new normal."