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Tuesdays with Dani: St. Louis returns to practice with the team

A months long quest for the Tampa Bay Lightning's CEO has reportedly come to an end. Tod Leiweke is reportedly to be named Lightning CEO.

NHL Free agency officially begins at 12 PM EDT. This is a live blog and open thread for discussion of NHL and Tampa Bay Lightning free agency.

John Fontana checks in from the JW Marriot to report... Nothing.

While the world focused on the Washingotn capitals being upset by the Montreal Canadiens, rumors and speculation swirled about the future of the Lightning as names and candidates seemed to solidify.

The sounds of silence dominate Jeffrey Vinik's search for a CEO for the Tampa Bay Lightning... And he wouldn't like it better any other way. While the media shares speculation-as-fact with readers, Vinik does what he does best: Operating in the silence with a plan that only he knows for sure.

He's called a lot of things, nickname wise, but Marty St. Louis is the heart and soul of the Lightning. News is St. Louis is growing disgruntled with all the losing, and may seek a trade depending on the future laid out for the club this off-season.

Not a hoax: Paul Ranger has been sighted!

Just when you think the story of OK Hockey is over, a new report by Larry Brooks reminds us of the impulsive nature of the former Lightning ownership group. They nearly traded a rookie Steven Stamkos to New York.

Jeff halpern has been traded to Los Angeles