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Steven Stamkos

Position	Center / Left Wing	Current Team	Nashville Predators
Shoots	Right	Current Contract	4 years
Height	6'1"	Expires	2027-28
Weight (lbs)	193	Expiry Age (Jun 30)	38
Age	35 (Feb 7, 1990)	Expiry Status	UFA
Drafted	2008, Round 1, Overall 1 (TBL)

Date	Team	Transaction
Jul 1, 2024	Nashville Predators	Signed 4 years @ $8.000M AAV starting in 2024-25
Jun 29, 2016	Tampa Bay Lightning	Signed 8 years @ $8.500M AAV starting in 2016-17
Jul 18, 2011	Tampa Bay Lightning	Signed 5 years @ $7.500M AAV starting in 2011-12
Jul 29, 2008	Tampa Bay Lightning	Signed to an entry level contract.

Status History Coming Soon

2025-26 Player Card

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2024-25 Player Card

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2023-24 Player Card

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Notes and Definitions

The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).

Data Sources

Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com

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5v5 Individual Stats

Season	Team(s)	GP	TOI	G/60	A/60	Pts/60	xG/60	GAE/60	Sh%	xSh%	Sh%AE	%SA Rush	%SA Reb.
2015-16	TBL	77	1076:47	0.95	0.78	1.73	0.74	0.20	14.17	11.11	3.06	5.20	5.20
2016-17	TBL	17	212:51	1.41	1.97	3.38	0.67	0.74	19.23	9.19	10.04	3.03	3.03
2017-18	TBL	78	1082:23	0.67	2.16	2.83	0.73	-0.06	9.60	10.47	-0.87	3.47	3.47
2018-19	TBL	82	1057:50	1.13	1.47	2.61	0.72	0.42	16.00	10.14	5.86	3.47	2.31
2019-20	TBL	57	756:44	1.11	1.74	2.85	0.77	0.34	14.74	10.27	4.47	3.01	6.77
2020-21	TBL	38	485:12	0.74	0.99	1.73	0.62	0.12	11.76	9.82	1.95	5.97	7.46
2021-22	TBL	81	1066:27	1.24	1.86	3.09	0.70	0.54	18.64	10.55	8.10	3.66	3.05
2022-23	TBL	81	1113:33	0.86	1.29	2.16	0.78	0.08	12.50	11.31	1.19	3.43	8.57
2023-24	TBL	79	1049:15	0.80	1.03	1.83	0.75	0.05	10.94	10.25	0.69	3.35	5.03
2024-25	NSH	82	1118:26	0.59	0.80	1.39	0.52	0.07	12.64	11.12	1.52	2.36	6.30
2025-26	NSH	11	135:16	0.00	0.44	0.44	0.50	-0.50	0.00	12.54	-12.54	0.00	14.29

5v5 On Ice Stats

Season	Team(s)	GP	TOI	SAF/60	GF/60	xGF/60	SAA/60	GA/60	xGA/60	GF%	xGF%	xGF Rel	xGA Rel	xGF% Rel
2015-16	TBL	77	1076:47	41.07	2.56	2.44	40.90	1.73	2.43	59.74	50.16	-0.01	0.27	-3.03
2016-17	TBL	17	212:51	46.23	3.95	2.98	40.03	2.82	2.65	58.33	52.90	0.92	0.24	6.83
2017-18	TBL	78	1082:23	47.84	3.71	2.85	44.46	2.61	2.60	58.77	52.25	0.22	0.26	-0.58
2018-19	TBL	82	1057:50	46.57	3.23	2.68	43.90	2.95	2.58	52.29	50.97	-0.00	0.16	-1.63
2019-20	TBL	57	756:44	43.69	3.73	2.70	43.93	2.54	2.38	59.49	53.15	0.22	0.28	-1.00
2020-21	TBL	38	485:12	44.27	2.72	2.53	40.81	1.61	2.31	62.86	52.25	0.03	0.12	-1.04
2021-22	TBL	81	1066:27	43.55	3.77	2.84	41.91	2.42	2.54	60.91	52.81	0.26	0.13	1.13
2022-23	TBL	81	1113:33	42.73	3.34	2.80	43.16	2.75	2.72	54.87	50.76	0.02	0.21	-1.76
2023-24	TBL	79	1049:15	41.23	2.80	2.50	43.35	3.49	2.49	44.55	50.14	0.09	0.20	-1.20
2024-25	NSH	82	1118:26	40.99	2.15	2.46	44.37	3.11	2.60	40.82	48.63	0.04	0.25	-2.11
2025-26	NSH	11	135:16	36.37	1.33	2.24	44.80	2.22	2.40	37.50	48.32	-0.03	-0.14	1.16

NHL Edge Stats

		Skating				Shooting					Zone Time
Season	GP	Top Speed	Bursts>20/mi	Avg. Speed	ES Avg. Speed	Top Speed	Avg. Speed	%Long Range	%Mid Range	%High Danger	ES DZ%	ES NZ%	ES OZ%
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Legend

Percentile 0-25

Percentile 25-50

Percentile 50-75

Percentile 75-100

Forwards are compared with forwards and Defensemen are are compared with Defensemen.

5v5 Lines

Season

Season	Teammate	Teammate	Team	TOI	GF/60	GA/60	GF%	xGF/60	xGA/60	xGF%	xGF Rel	xGA Rel	xGF% Rel
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Glossary

Type	Statistic	Definition
Individual	G/60	Goals Against per 60 minutes.
Individual	A/60	Assists per 60 minutes.
Individual	Pts/60	Points per 60 minutes.
Individual	xG/60	Expected Goals per 60 minutes.
Individual	GAE/60	Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60).
Individual	Sh%	Shooting Percentage.
Individual	xSh%	Expected Shooting Percentage.
Individual	Sh%AE	Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%).
Individual	%SA Rush	Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush.
Individual	%SA Reb.	Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds.
On Ice	SAF/60	Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes.
On Ice	GF/60	Goals For per 60 minutes.
On Ice	xGF/60	Expected Goals For per 60 minutes.
On Ice	SAA/60	Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On Ice	GA/60	Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On Ice	xGA/60	Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On Ice	GF%	Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
On Ice	xGF%	Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against)
On Ice	xGF Rel	xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice.
On Ice	xGA Rel	xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better).
On Ice	xGF% Rel	xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice.

Individual and On-Ice stats from Puckalytics.com (starting in 2015-16). NHL Edge Stats from edge.nhl.com (starting in 2021-22). Edge statistic definitions can be found at the Edge Stats Glossary.

News and Opinions

Buying out Steven Stamkos would be better exit strategy for Nashville Predators than a trade at Pred Lines (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
Three Potential NHL Trade Fits For Steven Stamkos If Predators Don't Improve at The Hockey News (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators Trying to Find Right Pieces for Steven Stamkos at NHL Rumors (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
Around the NHL: Trade talks heating up, could Steven Stamkos become a Carolina Hurricane? at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 27, 2025)
Othmann’s Chance, Robertson/Harley Extensions & More NHL Rumours at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
Steven Stamkos experiment with Nashville Predators has already crashed and burned at Pred Lines (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
Takeaways: Nashville Predators Suffer Tough Overtime Loss To Canadiens at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
Every NHL Team’s Worst Contract at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
It's still Ryan O'Reilly's top line spot for Nashville Predators at age 34 at Pred Lines (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
The key to unlocking Steven Stamkos in Year 2 with Nashville Predators at Pred Lines (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
5 storylines to keep an eye out for during Nashville Predators training camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Nashville Predators face the challenge of finding the best place for Steven Stamkos at Pred Lines (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
Steven Stamkos à Montréal : Marco D’Amico n’y croit pas at Dans Les Coulisses (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
Marco D'Amico Addresses Trade Rumors Linking Steven Stamkos to Canadiens at Habs Fanatics (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
Building the Nashville Predators Experimental Second Line for 2025-26 at Pred Lines (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
The NHL 500-Goal Club at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
Nashville Predators 2025-26 Player Previews: Steven Stamkos Redemption Year? at Pred Lines (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
NHL Network names four Lightning to 2025 Quarter Century Team at Bolts by the Bay (Sun Aug 17, 2025)
Pro-Am Sun Life : Steven Stamkos et Zachary Bolduc seront présents à Québec at Dans Les Coulisses (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
Reflecting on Stamkos to Nashville: One year later at Bolts by the Bay (Fri Aug 1, 2025)
Way-Too Early Opening Night Lineup Projections for Nashville Predators at Pred Lines (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
Nashville Predators have a major dilemma to solve at center position for 2025-26 at Pred Lines (Fri Jul 18, 2025)
A way too early look at the future of Nikita Kucherov in Tampa Bay at Bolts by the Bay (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
Predators put Steven Stamkos on hot seat by drafting Brady Martin at Pred Lines (Fri Jun 27, 2025)
The changes we need to see from Steven Stamkos with Nashville Predators in Year 2 at Pred Lines (Fri Jun 20, 2025)
The day Stamkos became a Bolt: Throwback Thursday at Bolts by the Bay (Thu Jun 19, 2025)
Nashville Predators can still rectify 2024 free agency splash that blew up in Year 1 at Pred Lines (Thu May 29, 2025)
Captain Hedman: Season one review at Bolts by the Bay (Mon May 19, 2025)

Current Contract

Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2024-25	34	NMC	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	-	$2,000,000	$7,500,000	$9,500,000	$9,500,000	UFA
2025-26	35	NMC	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	-	$2,000,000	$6,750,000	$8,750,000	$8,750,000	UFA
2026-27	36	NMC	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	-	$2,000,000	$5,000,000	$7,000,000	$7,000,000	UFA
2027-28	37	NMC	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	-	$2,000,000	$4,750,000	$6,750,000	$6,750,000	UFA
Total					-	$8,000,000	$24,000,000	$32,000,000	$32,000,000

Signed: July 1, 2024

Team: Nashville Predators

GM: Barry Trotz

Exp. Status: UFA

Cap %: 9.09

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Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2016-17	26	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$8,500,000	$1,000,000	$9,500,000	$9,500,000	UFA
2017-18	27	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$8,500,000	$1,000,000	$9,500,000	$9,500,000	UFA
2018-19	28	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$8,500,000	$1,000,000	$9,500,000	$9,500,000	UFA
2019-20	29	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$8,500,000	$1,000,000	$9,500,000	$9,500,000	UFA
2020-21	30	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$8,500,000	$1,000,000	$9,500,000	$9,500,000	UFA
2021-22	31	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$6,500,000	$1,000,000	$7,500,000	$7,500,000	UFA
2022-23	32	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$5,500,000	$1,000,000	$6,500,000	$6,500,000	UFA
2023-24	33	NMC	$8,500,000	$8,500,000	-	$5,500,000	$1,000,000	$6,500,000	$6,500,000	UFA
Total					-	$60,000,000	$8,000,000	$68,000,000	$68,000,000

Signed: June 29, 2016

Team: Tampa Bay Lightning

GM: Steve Yzerman

Exp. Status: UFA

Cap %: 11.64

Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2011-12	21		$7,500,000	$7,500,000	-	$4,000,000	$4,000,000	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	RFA
2012-13	22		$7,500,000	$7,500,000	-	$3,000,000	$5,000,000	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	RFA-arb
2013-14	23		$7,500,000	$7,500,000	-	-	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	RFA-arb
2014-15	24		$7,500,000	$7,500,000	-	-	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	RFA-arb
2015-16	25	NMC	$7,500,000	$7,500,000	-	-	$5,500,000	$5,500,000	$5,500,000	UFA
Total					-	$7,000,000	$30,500,000	$37,500,000	$37,500,000

Signed: July 18, 2011

Team: Tampa Bay Lightning

GM: Steve Yzerman

Exp. Status: UFA

Cap %: 11.66

Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2008-09	18	$875,000	$3,725,000	$2,850,000	$87,500	$787,500	$875,000	$65,000	ELC
2009-10	19	$875,000	$3,725,000	$2,850,000	$87,500	$787,500	$875,000	$65,000	ELC
2010-11	20	$875,000	$3,725,000	$2,850,000	$87,500	$787,500	$875,000	$65,000	ELC
Total				$8,550,000	$262,500	$2,362,500	$2,625,000	$195,000

Signed: July 29, 2008

Team: Tampa Bay Lightning

GM: None

Exp. Status: RFA

Career Statistics

			Regular Season									Playoffs
Season	League	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G
2004-05	Big Nickel Bantam	Markham Waxers Bantam AAA										4	8	2	10		14
2005-06	Minor-ON	Markham	66	105	92	197		87
2006-07	WJ18-A	Canada	6	2	8	10		8
2006-07	OHL	Sarnia	63	42	50	92	+13	56				4	3	3	6	-3
2007-08	WJC-A	Canada	7	1	5	6	+1	4
2007-08	OHL	Sarnia	61	58	47	105	+18	88				9	11		11		20
2008-09	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	79	23	23	46	-13	39	181	12.7	14:56
2008-09	WC-A	Canada	9	7	4	11		6
2009-10	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	51	44	95	-2	38	297	17.2	20:33
2009-10	WC-A	Canada	5	2	1	3		10
2010-11	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	45	46	91	+3	74	272	16.5	20:12	18	6	7	13	-5	6	46	13.0	19:44
2011-12	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	60	37	97	+7	66	303	19.8	22:01
2012-13	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	48	29	28	57	-4	32	157	18.5	22:01
2012-13	WC-A	Canada	8	7	5	12	+6	6
2013-14	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	37	25	15	40	+9	18	124	20.2	20:15	4	2	2	4	+1	6	14	14.3	21:50
2014-15	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	43	29	72	+2	49	268	16.0	19:22	26	7	11	18	+2	20	65	10.8	18:33
2015-16	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	77	36	28	64	+3	38	216	16.7	19:45	1				-1		2	0.0	11:55
2016-17	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	17	9	11	20	+3	14	58	15.5	17:53
2016-17	WCup	Canada	6	1	1	2	+2	2
2017-18	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	78	27	59	86	+18	72	212	12.7	18:46	17	7	9	16	-1	4	38	18.4	17:37
2018-19	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	45	53	98	+4	37	234	19.2	18:18	4	1	1	2	-8	2	10	10.0	18:54
2019-20	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	57	29	37	66	+14	22	176	16.5	18:25	1	1		1	+1		1	100.0	2:47
2020-21	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	38	17	17	34	+4	16	91	18.7	18:16	23	8	10	18		4	43	18.6	15:52
2021-22	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	81	42	64	106	+24	36	241	17.4	18:29	23	11	8	19	+7	25	68	16.2	18:55
2022-23	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	81	34	50	84	-5	46	240	14.2	19:01	6	2	2	4	-2	9	19	10.5	19:10
2023-24	NHL	Tampa Bay Lightning	79	40	41	81	-21	34	262	15.3	18:14	5	5	1	6	-5	2	15	33.3	20:05
2024-25	NHL	Nashville Predators	82	27	26	53	-36	48	174	15.5	18:00
2025-26	NHL	Nashville Predators	10	1	1	2	-4	8	22	4.5	17:28
NHL Career			1174	583	609	1192	+6	687	3528	16.5	19:04	128	50	51	101	-11	78	321	15.6	18:12