> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: But what about Stamkos? - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-but-what-about-stamkos/ - Published: 2016-05-05T11:49:18.000Z - Updated: 2016-05-05T11:49:18.000Z - Description: Auston Matthews is going to have to play wing, right? - Author: Achariya - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 This is like, the best problem for the Maple Leafs to have. "Oh no, what if we DON'T NEED Steven Stamkos!" #### All Stamkos All the Time [The more the Lightning win without Stamkos, the more likely he'll play somewhere else next year | Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/breakaway%5Fblog/2016/04/the-more-the-lightning-win-without-stamkos-the-more-likely-he-ll-play-somewhere-else-next-year.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I completely agree. If Tampa doesn't need Stamkos's price tag with a team that can get deep in playoffs, he should test the water elsewhere. BUT WHERE? [Hotstove: Should The Toronto Maple Leafs Still Pursue Steven Stamkos? | MLHS](http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/HockeyBuzz-Hotstove/Hotstove-Should-The-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-Still-Pursue-Steven-Stamkos/187/76753?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Should it be here? [Leafs Rumors: Toronto Still Expected to Go After Steven Stamkos | Tip of the Tower](https://tipofthetower.com/2016/05/04/leafs-rumors-toronto-still-expected-to-go-after-steven-stamkos/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Is it still tampering if it's the worst-kept secret in Leafs history? [Georges Laraque Did NOT Say Stamkos Has A Deal With Leafs | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/georges-laraque-did-not-say-stamkos-has-a-deal-with-leafs/) Oops. [Toronto Maple Leafs: Building A Smart, Sustainable Foundation | Editor in Leaf](https://editorinleaf.com/2016/05/04/toronto-maple-leafs-future-sustainable/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs should build more like Tampa, apparently, so Stamkos would help. Or would he? [McKenzie: Leafs would ‘take a hard run at Steven Stamkos’ as UFA | TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/mckenzie-leafs-take-hard-run-steven-stamkos-ufa/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "It’s a good question. I can’t presume to know what Steven Stamkos would think. It’s his hometown. I don’t think that just because it’s his hometown that he’s necessarily sitting there on pins and needles saying, ‘I can hardly get to July 1 so I can sign with Toronto and nobody else.'" [With Auston Matthews, does Stamkos make sense in Toronto? | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/steven-stamkos-auston-matthews-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-draft-lottery-ufa-free-agent-tamp-bay-lightning/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Now would be the time, when Toronto has the cap space for a guy like this who could lead the youngsters to VICTORY. [Toronto Maple Leafs: No Need For Steven Stamkos | Editor in Leaf](https://editorinleaf.com/2016/05/01/toronto-maple-leafs-no-stamkos/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Or, ok, there's this side of the issue too. [Stamkos Decision Not A Slam Dunk for Leafs | Bloggers Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2016/05/04/stamkos-decision-not-a-slam-dunk-for-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Might as well sign with the Habs, Stamkos. :( In short, who knows. [Eric Staal Still Viable? | THW](http://thehockeywriters.com/eric-staal-still-viable/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Just throwing this in there. #### Other Hockey News [Why The Leafs Need To Be Aggressive at The Draft | Bloggers Tribune ](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2016/05/04/why-the-leafs-need-to-be-aggressive-at-the-draft/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Trade up! [Physical, fast-paced Lightning-Islanders matchup has been the best series so far this postseason | ESPN](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/15460708/nhl-2016-stanley-cup-playoffs-tampa-bay-lightning-versus-new-york-islanders-most-entertaining-second-round-series-2016-stanley-cup-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) They said it, not me. [Best of the Best: Tavares named finalist for NHL leadership award | LHH](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2016/5/4/11594396/islanders-john-tavares-finalist-mark-messier-leadership-award?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Stupid, nice Tavares and his stupid handsome face. [Islanders prospects in the playoffs: Championships on the line | LHH](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2016/5/4/11574544/islanders-prospects-in-the-playoffs-championships-on-the-line?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I hate the Islanders right now, but Ho-sang though. [Pens/Caps Game 4 Recap: Hornqvist OT goal gives Pittsburgh 3-1 series lead | Pensburgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/5/4/11594360/pens-caps-game-4-recap-hornqvist-ot-goal-gives-pittsburgh-3-1-series?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Poor Holtby. [Heika: It's not just the goalies who are struggling, it's everything with the Stars | Dallas News](http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-stars/stars/2016/05/04/heika-just-goalies-struggling-everything-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) At least SoIocity had a good night? [Why the best defencemen have to be proficient on offence | Sporpsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/best-defencemen-proficient-offence/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hedman to Toronto? [The 2015-16 Montreal Canadiens: Worst collapse in franchise history? | HEOTP](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/analysis/2016/5/4/11401460/Montreal-Canadiens-Habs-collapse-failure-losing-price-therrien-bergevin-do-something?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) licking tears dot gif [Arizona Coyotes to promote 26-year-old John Chayka to GM role | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/arizona-coyotes-to-promote-26-year-old-john-chayka-to-gm-role-223952294.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Dubas said no so they had to find someone younger? Happy Cinco de Mayo, y'all!