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Originally Posted by Frank Stallone
It's pretty rare that 'big-time' players become UFAs before their twilight years anyway, and even rarer that they actually suit your team needs so perfectly that they're worth getting into a bidding war over.
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Stamkos will be a UFA in 2016 and will still be in his prime years.
I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that he signs with Toronto at that point considering he grew up a massive Leafs fans.
Although, the only chance this happens is if the Leafs are a contending team at this point in time and Tampa is not a playoff team.
If you can offer a hometown kid max money and a winning environment, I don't see much reason for him to turn it down. Especially if his current team's future is up in the air.