Stamkos Shuts Down Trade Rumors, Stays in Nashville

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Rumors whirled this week around Nashville Predator Star, staff and Stamco's, possibly wanting out before the NHL trade deadline. Insider Pierre LeBron reported that Stamco's and his camp had a short list of preferred teams, including a return to Tampa Bay, Dallas, and Minnesota. It the Predators shifted to a rebuild. Stamco's quickly shut down the talk, making it clear there's zero chance of a move. He holds a full no movement clause in his four-year, $32 million contract, giving him total control over any trade. He signed to be a leader in Nashville and loves playing there. Predator Span's got a big boost from his comments, especially with the team just three points out of a Western conference wildcard spot. The locker room stays focused amid the deadline buzz, avoiding any distraction from their recent hot streak. Stamco's keeps delivering at 36 years old, recently hitting 30 goals for the temp time

1:01in his career during a game against Dallas. Since December, he's been the driving force behind Nashville's pushback into playoff contention. For now, the trade noise fades as the Predators chase a postseason birth. With Stamco's locked in and performing at a high level, the best move might just be standing pat through the deadline. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, bill for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.