Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning: Wake me up when it's over

So is anyone else tired of the mass hysteria and drama swirling around the Steven Stamkos deal?

Poor Erik Erlendsson from the Tampa Tribune. That man has the patience of a saint. He's been answering the same questions over and over and over and over and over again about Stamkos for about a week now on Twitter. I would've gone postal a long time ago, if I were him.

I can completely understand why fans aren't happy about the situation. Stamkos is a key player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, after all. His goal production alone - no matter what his age - is enough to sign him for a good, long