Victor Hedman speaks with media following 7-0 shutout win against the Flyers The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers by a 6-1 final score on Monday, ending their season. It was a tough way to go out, especially because the Lightning received two controversial no-goal calls that naturally impacted the final result. This loss was immensely significant, as it could end up being Steven Stamkos' final game with the Lightning. The superstar forward is entering the offseason without a contract, and GM Julien BriseBois has not confirmed that he plans to bring him back. Steven Stamkos [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA2MTAyMDk1MjY5NTM3Njk5/usatsi_23130728.jpg] Steven Stamkos Lightning head coach Jon Cooper, on the other hand, has made it abundantly clear that he wants Stamkos to remain in Tampa Bay. "He (Stamkos) belongs here. We know it. He knows it. But, again, this is two seconds after a game, but he and I have grown up together. He's a heck of a player... I don't know what's going to happen, but he feels like a Bolt for life. Only he and Julien can answer that one." Clearly, if Cooper could have it his way, Stamkos will stay with the Lightning. However, it will now come down to what BriseBois and Stamkos want to do from here. Given how excellent of a year Stamkos had, the Lightning would be crazy not to bring him back. RECENT LIGHTNING NEWS Lightning the Victims of Brutal No-Goal Call [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-the-victims-of-brutal-no-goal-call] Lightning Star Has Iconic Goal Celly With Fan [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-star-has-iconic-goal-celly-with-fan] Lightning Star Defender Makes Shocking Return for Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-star-defender-makes-shocking-return-for-game-4] Lightning to Get a Break From Panthers Agitator [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-to-get-a-break-from-panthers-agitator] Ex-Lightning Forward Steals Game 2 From Tampa [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/ex-lightning-forward-steals-game-2-from-tampa] Panthers Star Makes Insane Save on Lightning Defender [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/panthers-star-makes-insane-save-on-lightning-defender] Lightning Recall Defenseman Ahead of Game 2 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-recall-defenseman-ahead-of-game-2]