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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Lightning's ownership situation made easy

A lot of information has become available the past few days about the Lightning's ownership situation and owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie, who over the summer mounted efforts to buy each other out under a league-mandated program that since has been modified. Here is a quick primer to give the lay of the land and where things stand -- as best we can figure, what with the parties still mostly quiet about some of the behind-the-scenes stuff.

Still, here is what we believe we know: ... Read more

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Anthony Sansone Jr. says he still is interested in buying the Tampa Bay Lightning

A St. Louis real estate developer who also has been kicking the Tampa Bay Lightning's tires, reiterated he still has interest in buying the team, but declined comment on where his due diligence stands, though it is reasonable to assume he still is determining if the numbers work.

Reached in Europe where he is on business, Anthony Sansone Jr., said, "Obviously, we remain interested," but would not say when he will decide whether or not to pursue ownership. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Report says development owned by Tampa Bay Lightning co-owner Len Barrie is being investigated

The finances of a massive spa and housing development owned principally by Lightning co-owner Len Barrie apparently are being investigated by the Canada Revenue Agency, Canada’s equivalent of the Internal Revenue Service, according to a Canadian newspaper report. ... Read more

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