Lightning's Steven Stamkos: No movement on contract talks with Bolts

Nothing has changed in contract talks between Stamkos and the Lightning, reports Sportsnet.ca. The center becomes a free agent on July 1.

Analysis:

General manager Steve Yzerman was blunt on Day 2 of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft -- both sides are very clear on their positions and nothing had changed. There were rumors swirling that the Bolts had upped their offer to more than $9 million a season, but that seems unfounded. Teams can now talk to free agents -- they just can't ink a deal. And Sabres general manager Tim Murray told Sportsbet, "We're going to chase the big fish." Don't count out the Sabres, Red Wings and surprisingly, the Rangers in the Stamkos deal.