Tod Leiweke Press Conference and Open Thread
The introduction Tod Leiweke to the Tampa Bay media commences at 11 AM. This is our opent hread about the event.
The introduction Tod Leiweke to the Tampa Bay media commences at 11 AM. This is our opent hread about the event.
Tod Leiweke has resigned from his position as CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment to become the CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning. What does that mean for the team and the fans?
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.
Why haven't the Tampa Bay Lightning hired a CEO and a GM yet? Maybe they're just waiting for who they want to say "yes".
Chris Botta reported Wednesday Night that Steve Yzerman is still very much a candidate in Tampa for the role of GM. We touch on the report, the rumors that had listed the contrary, as well as the gag order coming from the Lightning organization for all candidates.
Dave Nonis, assistant to Brian Burke in Toronto, is reportedly out of the running for the Lightning GM job.
The names came out in rumors Wednesday: Yzerman, Risebrough and Nonis. Three candidates, three levels of experience as NHL executives, and all on the short-list for the role of Lightning general manager.
Tod Leiweke rumors persist this morning, and the Seattle Seahawks deny his imminent departure for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In an off-topic hat tip to the past, we make mention of former Palace Sports and Entertainment CEO Tom Wilson's new job.