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Tampa Bay Lightning adds another solid piece, free-agent center Dominic Moore
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday continued its winning summer with another solid addition, free-agent center Dominic Moore, who signed a two-year, $2.2 million deal that will pay $1 million next season and $1.2 million in 2011-12. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning founder Phil Esposito hoping for expanded role with the team
There were no specifics given by Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, just an acknowledgment Lightning founder Phil Esposito might be in line for an expanded role with the organization. And while Vinik said the final decision will be up to new CEO Tod Leiweke, Vinik sounded as if Esposito could be an asset on the community and marketing side of the organization.
"We want him involved with this team," Vinik said this week. "We want him out in the community. We want him involved with us. He's a great ideas person." ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman might add another D. Will it be Paul Ranger?
The Tampa Bay Lightning has seven defensemen on one-way contracts. If you recall, general manager Steve Yzerman has said he would like to have eight. Will Yzerman go out and find a free agent? Or could Paul Ranger be back? ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning signs three for depth and adds an ECHL affiliate in Estero
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed thee players on Thursday and announced a one-year affiliation with the Florida Everblades in Estero, south of Fort Myers, one of the most successful franchises in the ECHL, to begin in 2010-11. ... Read more
New Lightning CEO Tod Leiweke makes good on promise to buy season tickets
Soon after he was announced as the Tampa Bay Lightning's CEO, Tod Leiweke said he was going to buy four season tickets, two up top and two closer to the ice. It wasn't because he was a hockey fan, though he is. Leiweke said he wants to understand the fans' experience, from the e-mails they get to the good and bad of watching games at the St. Pete Times Forum.
Leiweke was true to his word Wednesday, buying six season tickets, split three and three, before his introductory news conference. ... Read more
GM Steve Yzerman says he wants Steve Downie's contract done "as soon as possible"
Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman said he has reached out to the agent for right wing Steve Downie in order to get contract negotiations started.
"Rick Curran and I have had initial talks," Yzerman said of Downie's agent. "We're going to get the ball rolling and get into it in the very near future, and I will make my offer to get Steve under contract." ... Read more
Watch the Tod Leiweke news conference
FOXSportsFlorida.com will stream Wednesday's Tampa Bay Lightning news conference live from the St. Pete Times Forum, beginning at 11 a.m.
New Lightning Chief Executive Officer Tod Leiweke will be introduced to the Tampa Bay community. Owner Jeff Vinik and general manager Steve Yzerman also will be present.
Tampa Bay Lightning CEO and minority owner Tod Leiweke in his own words
As we have said in the past when long interviews are conducted for what are relatively short newspaper stories, a lot gets left on the cutting room floor. With that in mind, here is the entire transcript of what new Lightning chief executive officer and minority owner Tod Leiweke said in a phone conversation on Monday.
Leiweke, 50, who comes from the NFL's Seahawks, had lots to say about helping the fans enjoy the games more. He also spoke about why he decided to leave Seattle and his life-long love of hockey; growing up in St. Louis he was a Blues fan. ... Read more
Tod Leiweke is Tampa Bay Lightning's new CEO and gets minor ownership stake
As expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced Monday that Tod Leiweke, the former chief executive officer of the NFL's Seahawks, is the new CEO of the Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum. What was unexpected is that Leiweke was given a minority ownership stake in the team, subject to the approval of the National Hockey League Board of Governors. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning set to announce Tod Leiweke as new chief executive officer
The Tampa Bay Lightning apparently is preparing to announce that Tod Leiweke, the long-time chief executive officer of the NFL's Seahawks, will be the Lightning's new CEO. Leiweke could not immediately be reached for comment and the Lightning declined comment. ... Read more
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