Scored his 200th NHL career goal on March 18, 2013.
On July 28, 2008, he signed a three-year entry level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Grew up in Unionville, Ontario, Canada.
On October 23, 2015, he played in his 500th NHL career game.
In July of 2011, he signed an five-year, $37.5 million contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Played for Team Canada in the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and helped the team win Gold.
Selected #1 overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Was the cover athlete for NHL 12.
Played for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Attended Central Park Public School and St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Underwent successful surgery to repair a tear in the lateral meniscus of his right knee suffered in a game against the Detroit Red Wings two days earlier. Stamkos is expected to miss approximately four months. [November 17, 2016].