There is a difference between being a mentor and being a guide. For Steven Stamkos, he most often cites Marty St. Louis as being his biggest mentor. While the diminutive forward was the most influential in helping Stamkos achieve success in the NHL, there was another player who provided a pretty good road map for his career.
Vincent Lecavalier.
So on the fourth day of the 91 days of 91 project, let us talk about the man who wore number 4 (not you, Cory Cross) — the partnership that was a big part of Stamkos’ early career.