Jonathan Drouin's discontent was made clear by agent Allan Walsh just after New Years, while Captain Steven Stamkos' future with the Tampa Bay Lightning remains in limbo as a contract extension remains unfinalized. Both of these factors, along with the overall competitiveness of the Lightning down the strech, will hold sway as we approach the 2016 NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, February 29th.
In our StoryStream you'll find coverage of the status of both Stamkos and Drouin as well as speculation, rumors, and major transactions leading to the trade deadline and the end of the NHL contract year on June 30, 216.
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Jonathan Drouin, Steven Stamkos, and the 2016 NHL trade deadline
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June 9, 2016
It's just not working out, Matt Carle... Time to go
After steadily declining to his current state, it's almost time to buyout Matt Carle.
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April 23, 2016
Drouin's stats before / after uspension
Jonathan Drouin has been one of the Lightning's best forwards since rejoining the lineup at the end of the regular season.
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April 7, 2016
The return of Jonathan Drouin
Drouin and defenseman Matt Taormina recalled by the Bolts Thursday morning.
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April 3, 2016
"What now?"
One simple, two word question and how there's so many different aspects it applies to with the team and the future of Steven Stamkos.
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March 23, 2016
Drouin mistake leads to healthy-scratch
He takes responsibility for what led to the healthy-scratch.
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March 7, 2016
Jonathan Drouin returning to the Syracuse Crunch
It seems Drouin has had a change of heart and is returning to the Syracuse Crunch.
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February 29, 2016
Drouin stays...and that's okay
A entry-level player wanted to be dealt, and the general manager did not find a suitable deal. What was worse was the trade request, not the non-trade in the season.
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February 28, 2016
Lightning's salary cap space at the deadline
By GeoFitz4's numbers, here's where the Bolts stand with the NHL salary cap.
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February 26, 2016
Analysis and thoughts on Coburn's new deal
Just what are the Bolts getting by retaining Braydon Coburn in the defensive corps?
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February 25, 2016
Prospect Ryan Zuhlsdorf traded between USHL teams
Zuhlsdorf was traded by the Sioux City Muskateers tothe Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL.
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February 24, 2016
Sooner than later
GM Steve Yzerman would like to move the disgruntled young forward by the NHL trade deadline.
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February 22, 2016
Elliotte Friedman does an AMA
The Bolts came up for obvious reasons but this little piece of chatter seemed notable.
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February 16, 2016
The port's still open for a sailed ship
Moving forward is a priority but moving away isn't the only course with the Lightning and Jonathan Doruin.
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February 15, 2016
Yzerman says "Cool Your Jets"
Maybe not in so many words, but Steve Yzerman has issued a press release regarding Steven Stamkos.
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February 11, 2016
A quick update on the TB salary cap sitaution
GeoFitz4 gives a brief update after the recall of Slater Koekkoek.
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February 11, 2016
Garrison's down and out, now what?
Make a deal for depth or use what you have in the system?
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February 5, 2016
Boost the blue line by way of Anaheim?
Anaheim Ducks could make for an intriguing trade partner for Steve Yzerman as he looks for defensive skill to bolster the blue line
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January 26, 2016
The consummate pro vs. the petulant youth
Production returns to former Lightning captain in limited chances since his trade to Los Angeles, a contrast to Jonathan Drouin's in Tampa and Syracuse.
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January 24, 2016
Stamkos reacts to the HNIC contract leak
The Tampa Bay Lightning's captain remarked during Bolts Family Carnival about what Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday night. His intention is to keep that business private.
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January 24, 2016
A contract extension offer went to Stamkos
You've been waiting for news on this front for a while. Here it is.