As a Leaf fan, I'd love to see Stamkos on our roster. I used to catch him a lot when he played for the sting, and the guy is electric.

But, I also don't but this quote as something as a relief.

Chances are, he loves this, as it will only raise his value to the Lightning when it comes to resigning.

But I don't believe for a second he did this by accident as he would have squashed it as soon as all the hoopla began. He could have simply pocket undialed it as well. I won't hold my breath to line up and buy my stammer jersey with a leaf logo on it, but I am also not buying what hes trying to sell at this point.

He likely, regardless of his feelings on where he wants to go, wants this to stop being an issue until his contract ends.
- IRON.MAIDEN

I don't think any of this raises his value to the Lightning when it comes to re-signing. If he was only willing to take a max contract from the Bolts, they'd give it to him. I would almost guarantee that.

I don't think any of this raises his value to the Lightning when it comes to re-signing. If he was only willing to take a max contract from the Bolts, they'd give it to him. I would almost guarantee that.
- Michael_Stuart

Yeah pretty sure he will make more than Toews regardless.

If he wants a chance at winning the cup he will stay in TB, if he doesn't care then maybe TO.

I find it funny Leafs fans gthink he'll leave Tampa to play for a strugling franchise + too much pressure in Toronto.
- Barnaby36

He can be a Legend in TB or a God in Toronto

He can be a Legend in TB or a God in Toronto
- As_I_See_It

What would he be in the other 28 cities though?

What would he be in the other 28 cities though?
- Nucker101

Demigod at most.

What would he be in the other 28 cities though?
- Nucker101

In Phoenix he'd be "that blonde guy who sometimes shows up on the last few minutes of the local sports highlights."

DISCLAIMER: It's a joke.

In Phoenix he'd be "that blonde guy who sometimes shows up on the last few minutes of the local sports highlights."

DISCLAIMER: It's a joke.
- Michael_Stuart

In Phoenix he'd be "that blonde guy who sometimes shows up on the last few minutes of the local sports highlights."

DISCLAIMER: It's a joke.
- Michael_Stuart

***waits for all the Yotes fans to show up and explode***

***waits for all the Yotes fans to show up and explode***
- Nucker101

They're coming. You know they're coming.

Ahaha pocket favourite. Sounds legit.

He has a glass leg ?
- blizzzard

It's also hollow and full of beer.

I would be shocked if anyone actually ordered a stamkos leafs jersey.
Leafs fans debated whether or not stamkos could potentially land here, but 95% thought it was highly unlikely.

I find it funny Leafs fans gthink he'll leave Tampa to play for a strugling franchise + too much pressure in Toronto.
- Barnaby36

most leafs fans didnt think this. take a quick glance back at the stamkos blog and comments. Also, some players from the GTA grew up dreaming of playing for the leafs, so it's not like free agents don't wanna come here

If he wants a chance at winning the cup he will stay in TB, if he doesn't care then maybe TO.
- Beachcomber

or he can go play for the nucks, a team with an aging core in decline, pretending they are still relevant in a difficult conference.

Again, why would someone leave sunny warm Florida, pay less taxes, has a chance to win now and will not be scrutinized as much than any city in Canada to go to Toronto, where good players go to die?

Again, why would someone leave sunny warm Florida, pay less taxes, has a chance to win now and will not be scrutinized as much than any city in Canada to go to Montreal, where good players go to die?
- habfanforever

fixed. Montreal is more of a fishbowl than Toronto. pouvez-vous parler français? No? Don't play in Montreal then!

Gomez,Gionta,Briere,Markov...montreal is the NHL equivalent of a retirement center for smurfs!

fixed. Montreal is more of a fishbowl than Toronto. pouvez-vous parler français? No? Don't play in Montreal then!

Gomez,Gionta,Briere,Markov...montreal is the NHL equivalent of a retirement center for smurfs!
- GardinerExpress

Oh my! I seem to have hit a nerve. BTW Markov spent his entire career here.

All I am saying is if I were a hockey player playing in Florida, I'd stay there as long as my team is competitive.

most leafs fans didnt think this. take a quick glance back at the stamkos blog and comments. Also, some players from the GTA grew up dreaming of playing for the leafs, so it's not like free agents don't wanna come here
- GardinerExpress

Who was the last useful free agent to sign in Toronto?

What else can be say.........can't wait to get to Toronto!? Come on, he has to say that! The tweet was real, big deal.

Oh my! I seem to have hit a nerve. BTW Markov spent his entire career here.
- habfanforever

i like how Montreal is apparently a retirement home for players who move on to play for other teams after their Montreal careers.

most leafs fans didnt think this. take a quick glance back at the stamkos blog and comments. Also, some players from the GTA grew up dreaming of playing for the leafs, so it's not like free agents don't wanna come here
- GardinerExpress

well it's always been kind of a country club in Toronto where players are rarely held accountable. it's not that tough of a place to play.

Michael Stuart: Stamkos Quiets Toronto Talk, Speaks about Leg Injury
- Michael_Stuart

He "accidentally" pushed the favorite button? I dont buy that for a second.

As far as his response to staying in Tampa... What else is he supposed to say??? Yea, I am going to Toronto after my contract is up. Dont believe everything you hear....