NHL Nashville and Josi get reinforcements

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2.7.2024 - 14:38

Captain Steven Stamkos is moving from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Nashville Predators. He is one of three big-name additions to Roman Josi's team
Captain Steven Stamkos is moving from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Nashville Predators. He is one of three big-name additions to Roman Josi's team
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Nashville strikes on the first day of free agency. Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei become teammates of Roman Josi.

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With 555 goals and 1137 points in 1082 games, Steven Stamkos is already a legend at the age of 34. Drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2008, he reached the 40-goal mark in the regular season for the seventh time in his career last season. He won two Stanley Cups with Tampa Bay and signed a four-year contract with the Predators.

Jonathan Marchessault, Stanley Cup winner with the Vegas Golden Knights, also signed a four-year contract. The forward from Quebec scored 42 goals in 82 games last season.

Brady Skjei signed a seven-year contract. The 30-year-old defenseman played the last five seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. In 80 games last regular season, he managed 47 points, including 13 goals.