The 2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 17th season for the franchise in Tampa Bay. After a season of turnover in ownership, management and players, the team had a turbulent regular season. The
Steven Stamkos was the first overall selection in 2008
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Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. Stamkos was selected first overall in the
2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning season
…goals; GWG = Game-winning goals Regular season Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM Martin St. Louis 82 30 50 80 +4 14 Vincent Lecavalier 77 29 38 67 -9 54 Steven Stamkos 79 23 23 46 -13 39 Vaclav Prospal 82 19 26 45 -20 52 Mark Recchi‡ 62 13 32 45 -15 20 Ryan Malone 70 26 19 45 +4 98 Steve Eminger†‡ 50 4 19 23 -4 36…
Stamkos with the Tampa Bay Lightning in February 2013
Stamkos (right) with Vincent Lecavalier in May 2011 during the Eastern Conference Final of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Stamkos as an alternate captain with the Tampa Bay Lightning in February 2012.