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Jeffrey Vinik's first hiring and how it happened tells us things about the owner. Lets look back at other Lightning owners and what their first hires told us.

In an off-topic hat tip to the past, we make mention of former Palace Sports and Entertainment CEO Tom Wilson's new job.

Lightning founder Phil Esposito's name is invoked by long time Lightning fans every time there is an issue with the franchise. While people love Phil in TB, it's not wise to bring Esposito back.

An unverified report from the Macomb Daily suggests that OK Hockey has gone into default on their loan from Palace Sports and Entertainment.

Rick Carlisle on Bill Davidson: "The world mourns," he said. "He was one of the really unique people in the history of American culture. I know that sounds like a wild statement but it's the truth....

Former Pistons coach George Irvine reflects on his relationship with Bill Davidson at Basketball.org.

From Chris McCosky: Pistons owner William Davidson died Friday night at his home, Pistons spokesman Matt Dobek said. He was 86. His health had been failing the past couple of years and he was...

From Chris McCosky's blog: "There was a flier being circulated around outside of Air Canada Centre before the game, protesting the labor practices of Guardian Industries, which is owned by Pistons'...

In case you missed Friday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Need4Sheed has Bill Davidson's speech. It was interesting, in a rambling kind of way. If you don't have time to watch the whole thing,...

The Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are tonight -- 7:30pm ET on NBA TV and ESPN Classic -- and there will be some Detroit connections: Pistons owner Bill Davidson, former player Adrian...