Steven Stamkos has re-signed with Tampa

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The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Tuesday that the club has agreed to a five-year contract with restricted free agent Steven Stamkos.

The 21-year-old will earn $37.5 million over the course of the deal.

"Steven is extremely important to this franchise and is part of the foundation of our hockey team," general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement.  "We are very pleased to have him signed and look forward to seeing him in a Lightning uniform for years to come."

Stamkos will earn $4 million in the first year with a $4 million signing bonus, $5 million in the second year with a $3 million bonus, $8 million in years three and four and $5.5 million in the final year, averaging $7.5 million a season.

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NHL Trade Rumor Created on Tuesday, 19 July 2011 18:57
 

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