After an aggressive offseason that included adding Stamkos, Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, the Predators did not ...

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Steven Stamkos split duties at wing and center for Tampa Bay last season, but is open to playing mostly center for the Nashville Predators if needed.

2008 Tampa Bay Lightning first round draft pick Steven Stamkos during a news conference Thursday June 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) ...

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) waves to the fans after being honored for playing in his 1,000th career game before an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 11, 2023, ...

— When Steven Stamkos listed the most important factors in what could be his last free agency, there were a few no-brainers. “At the end of the day, winning still fuels me,” Stamkos said.

Steven Stamkos has 39 goals and 77 points in 75 points this season. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images) “He goes through all the injuries, the blood clot, meniscus, broken leg,” Killorn said.

Steven Stamkos was also credited with an assist, his first against the Lightning. Earlier, Nikita Kucherov seemingly scored to make it 3-0, but the Predators challenged the play for offside.

Stamkos was a two-time Stanley Cup winner with his first NHL team. He was named captain in 2014. The forward is Tampa Bay's career leader in points (1,137), goals (555) and games played (1,082).