It’s not hard to root for Steven Stamkos. The top pick in the 2008 Draft has been one of the league’s top performers over his 14 NHL seasons, winning two Rocket Richard trophies, setting a series of franchise records, and winning a pair of Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning. But he’s also faced cruel twists of fate, with injuries carving chunks out of his career.
Fortunately, he’s back on top this season, earning his 900th point while returning to the top-five in league scoring.