According to data from AFPAnalytics, the firm that has been the most accurate over the past two years in predicting the next contracts of certain players, here is what Steven Stamkos' next contract will be.
This matches the information that circulated earlier this month, even though I still think it's not expensive enough.
It's certain that a team can always overpay to convince a player, but according to AFPA, Steven Stamkos' next contract will be $6.13 million per year for three seasons.
At $6.13 million per year for 3 seasons, would you sign Stamkos?
At this price, I think it's an easy decision for Kent Hughes.
If the opportunity really presents itself, if Stamkos really wants to come play for Martin St-Louis and in the same organization as Vincent Lecavalier, I think Hughes should do it.
The $6.13 million per year is as is, I would even go to $7 million per year, but it's the three-season contract that is the most interesting.
If ever Stamkos' play begins to decline due to age, which has really not been the case this season, well, we're not handcuffed long term.
Three years go by very quickly.
Stamkos, 34 years old, has accumulated 81 points in 79 games this season, including 40 goals! Over the past few seasons, we're talking about 81, 84, and 106 points collected!
In the playoffs, he scored 5 goals in 5 games played!
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At $6.13 million per year for 3 seasons, would you sign Steven Stamkos? | ||
Yes | 469 | 60.1 % |
No | 312 | 39.9 % |
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