On just the salary variable, I will legitimately be upset if he goes to another team because the Sabres were willing to offer $10.5-$11mil compared to ~$12mil. Stamkos is 26 years old, has playoff experience, and a proven goal scorer.
In terms of active player stat leaders, here's where Stamkos sits:
Points/Games Played - #6 (.988)
Total Goals - #18, 312 Goals (569 Games Played)Every player above him except Crosby has at least 200 more games played
Crosby - 338 Goals (707 Games Played)
Powerplay Goals - #12, 108 Goals
A player this young with these kind of stats (Crosby, Toews, Kane, Malkin), rarely become free agents. Stamkos will make an immediate impact and make the Sabres an offensive powerhouse. Pay the man!
