This is more housekeeping than anything else, but Lightning spokesman Bill Wickett said Wednesday that former goaltenders coach Jeff Reese and former associate coach Mike Sullivan are now out of the organization. The only reason this is worth noting is the team had made noises in the past about keeping them on in some capacity, perhaps as scouts, as both had one year remaining on their contracts. Apparently, that consideration was a no-go.

Both Reese and Sullivan have been linked to other job possibilities. Reese was close to getting a coaching job with the Maple Leafs, but the details apparently could not be worked out. Sullivan is believed to have interviewed for head coaching jobs with the Thrashers and Islanders, and also was considered for an assistants job with Atlanta.