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Steven Stamkos is on fire. That both raises his trade market as Friday's deadline approaches and probably makes the think twice about actually dealing him. The Predators, unlike some of the obvious deadline sellers, aren't entirely out of the playoff race. Stamkos could carry Bryn Forbes Jersey them into the postseason if he stays hot. At the same time, they likely don't have a Stanley Cup ceiling, so do they close up shop and try again with a rebuilt group in the future? It's a tough question to answer, but teams are certainly calling. this on X on Thursday morning: "On the Steven Stamkos front, my understanding is there's 3-4 teams in the East that have reached out to Nashville over the last few days. I don't think there's a firm trade offer on the table yet, but teams inquiring to be sure." MORE: The 36-year old Stamkos has scored 30 goals this season in 61 games, also dishing out 17 a sists. That includes 12 goals since the calendar flipped to 2026. And since February arrived? Five goals in seven games to go along with three a sists. Stamkos has found a jolt, and it's exciting for Nashville. Either he'll fetch them a great return in a trade, or he'll make the stretch run a thrilling one as they try to chase down a spot in the playoffs. More NHL news: Ray Allen Jersey |
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