Steve will be responsible for our entire hockey operations department. His initial focus will be on hiring a head coach and getting us fully prepared for June’s NHL Entry Draft and the free agency period which begins on July 1st. I know that you, as a passionate Tampa Bay Lightning fan, will benefit from the fruits of Steve’s labor.
Our goals, and Steve’s goals, are aligned: To bring long-term, sustainable success to the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey organization both on and off the ice. We have no doubt that Steve will be the perfect General Manager to help deliver that to you.

Jeff Vinik