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Doug Risebrough says he is "very interested" in Tampa Bay Lightning's general manager job
Doug Risebrough's name has been the most whispered regarding the Tampa Bay Lightning's search for a new general manager. On Monday, for the first time, Risebrough confirmed and spoke about his interest in the job.
"Yes, I'm very interested," he said. ... Read more
Would Steve Yzerman really leave the Red Wings? Some say yes, some say no
What would it take for Steve Yzerman to leave the comfort of the Red Wings, a team he has been with as a player and executive for 27 seasons, and take a job as, say, Lightning general manager? Scotty Bowman, who coached Yzerman from 1993-2002, said don’t hold your breath.
“I’d be surprised if he leaves,” Bowman said Friday. “He’s like the son to the owner. He’s been there nearly 30 years, and I think he’s in line to move up the chain.” ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning's contact with Pierre McGuire shows team looks for diverse options
The Lightning seems to be speaking to a lot of people about its CEO and general manager jobs. Makes sense as the team likely wants as many options as possible as it tries to find the right fits. With that it mind, Tampa Bay apparently had a preliminary discussion with Pierre McGuire about the GM position.
Another presumed GM candidate, Maple Leafs assistant general manager Dave Nonis, is expected to sign a contract extension with Toronto, according to Canada's TSN, taking him out of the discussion. ... Read more
With Nonis out, the Tampa Bay Lightning's search for a GM gets even more interesting
When Maple Leafs assistant general manager Dave Nonis on Tuesday signed a contract extension to stay with Toronto, the Tampa Bay Lightning seemingly lost a potential candidate for its GM job. But how will this affect the presumed candidacy of Steve Yzerman? ... Read more
Ron Hextall is likely part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's search for a general manager
Add Ron Hextall to the Lightning’s list of potential general manager candidates. Hextall, 46, a goaltender with the Flyers, Islanders and Nordiques in a 13-year NHL career, has been the Kings assistant general manager for four years. It is believed he and Tampa Bay have at least had preliminary talks. ... Read more
Predators' Mike Santos says the Tampa Bay Lightning's GM job sounds interesting
The longer the Lightning’s search for a general manager continues, the more names you are likely to hear that may or may not be involved. One that seems to make sense is Mike Santos, the Predators director of hockey operations. And Santos said he is interested. ... Read more
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For good of the team, it's time for the Tampa Bay Lightning to fill positions at the top
It probably is too harsh to say the Lightning has steered without a rudder since the April 12 firing of general manager Brian Lawton. But it is not too harsh to say the recent storm over whether to pay for Stephane Veilleux’s surgery is a good example of why new owner Jeff Vinik needs to finally hire a new GM and chief executive officer. ... Read more
Is Steve Yzerman the front-runner to be Tampa Bay Lightning GM? What day is it?
Is Steve Yzerman "keen" on the Lightning's GM job as AOL Fanhouse reported Wednesday, or is the Red Wings vice president more inclined to stay in Detroit as other media outlets have reported? With contradictory reports all over the place, and zero on-the-record sources, safe to day no one on the outside looking in really knows. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning to announce Steve Yzerman as its new general manager
The Tampa Bay Lightning finally will announce its new general manager at a 3 p.m. news conference, and all indications are that it is Steve Yzerman, who is believed to have received a five-year deal. The team has been very tight-lipped about the whole thing, but it let slip that the announcement is "worth the wait." Unless someone has slipped under the radar, the biggest name out there is the Red Wings vice president. ... Read more
Hiring of Steve Yzerman as Tampa Bay Lightning GM, changes owner's plans
In the end, this probably will end up as no more than a blip in the larger makeover of the Tampa Bay Lightning's front office, but it was interesting that owner Jeff Vinik departed from his initial plan to hire a CEO before a general manager when on Tuesday he hired GM Steve Yzerman. ... Read more
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