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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.

While the Lightning General Manager and CEO search continues, all we're left with is idle speculation about the future of the roster. Just who do you think, of the Lightning's UFA's, should the team retain?

There are a trickle of other names coming out for the Tampa Bay Lightning GM vacancy. Some of them are just expressed interest, others are just speculation. All of them are potential candidates, however, until they (or the Lightning) say "no".

Dave Nonis, assistant to Brian Burke in Toronto, is reportedly out of the running for the Lightning GM job.

Sources tell NHL Fanhouse blogger Chris Botta that the Lightning GM job is Yzerman's if he wants it.

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.

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.