The season is also not going quite as Tampa had hoped, with the Lightning sitting on the bubble of being a playoff contender. Elliotte Friedman revealed that if both these trends continue, the Tampa Bay Lightening can count on getting calls about a potential trade for Stamkos.
Stamkos is easily the face of the Tampa Bay Lightning Franchise, there's almost no denying it. He has led the team to two Stanley Cups, is a multi-year all-star, and will assuredly be a hall-of-famer.
He hasn't missed a beat despite getting a bit older, either. He currently has 24 points in 23 games, and last season recorded an 84-point season. Its quite clear that if Tampa thinks their dynasty years are over, they could get a nice return for their long-time Captain.