Steven Stamkos: Nashville Predators’ $8 Million Question Mark. Can the former 40-goal scorer recapture his Tampa Bay magic in Music City?
Ann Kimmel dissects Stamkos’s underwhelming 27-goal, 53-point season and maps out his path to a 65-70 point bounce-back year. Key topics include lineup stability, power play improvements with Roman Josi, and the consequences if Stamkos fails to deliver.
The episode also explores Spencer Stastney’s courageous mental health journey, offering a poignant reminder of the human side of hockey.
Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Predators’ offensive potential and a candid look at the challenges facing their high-profile acquisition. Will Stamkos silence the doubters?
0:00 Intro: Three questions about Steven Stamkos
5:07 What a bounce-back season looks like statistically
10:46 What Stamkos needs for a successful season
16:54 Importance of consistent linemates and power play
22:30 What if Stamkos doesn’t bounce back?
28:06 Spencer Stastney’s mental health journey
34:14 Wrap-up and preview of next week’s episode
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3 Comments
AK, we are in a no-win here, the problem is the vision of Barry Trotz and how this team was built is predicated on young guys showing out and forwards developing. Stamkos needs to be deployed and used in the right way. Will he eclipse those 40 goal markers? Maybe maybe not…but you have to put him in the positions that he will do well. As far as Stastney, I got love for the dude..mental health is such a big deal in society. We all need to recognize and understand that it’s ok to not be ok sometimes. I think we all want Spencer Stastney to be the best version of himself both on and off the ice . Great summary AK on this—and I think you and EL give it the due deference and respect while understanding everyone is human and people need to strive to be well—mentally and physically!
Stammer is going to be 36 this season. He won’t bounce back, not the way you’d want him too.
Great job on the solo show today! As someone who deals with bipolar disorder, I’m proud that Stastney did the right thing and is getting help. I really like him as a Pred, but as a person in general.