Lightning say Samkos won't be traded before NHL deadline (Yahoo Sports)

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The team announced Monday that the two-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner won't be moved before this month's trade deadline. The announcement ends speculation that the defending Eastern Conference champions might abandon hopes of signing Stamkos, who's twice been the NHL's top goal scorer, to a long-term contract extension. Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman released a statement saying he, Stamkos and the entire Tampa Bay organization are focused on trying to make the playoffs.




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