It is now confirmed for Steven Stamkos and the Chicago Blackhawks

There's buzz about Steven Stamkos' next contract that has been circulating for the past few weeks.

Journalist Frank Seravalli shared details from AFPAnalytics, a group known for accurately predicting player contracts.

They suggest Stamkos could sign for $6.13 million a year for three years. This rate is considered reasonable for his skill level, but that price tag now confirms the Blackhawks would be out- as they would much rather acquire two players at $3M, than signing Stamkos to a $19M deal.

Stamkos has had a strong season, scoring 81 points in 79 games, which includes 40 goals.

His performance in the playoffs was also strong, with 5 goals in 5 games. Given these numbers, $6.13 million a year seems like a fair price, but not for the Blackhawks who are on the come up.

At $6.13 million a year, it might be a wise choice for teams in playoff contention, but for bottom-dwelling or rebuilding teams like the Blackhawks it is in best interest to stay away.