Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman is ending the Steven Stamkos trade speculation before it can heat up.

On Monday, the Lightning released a statement from Yzerman that their captain will not be moved before the NHL's trade deadline on Feb. 29.

"I have said repeatedly that it is our hope to reach an agreement with Steven on a new contract at some point, and with 27 games remaining in the season, our entire organization, Steven included, wants to focus on making the playoffs," Yzerman said in the release.