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1. • • The previous ownership, led by Oren Koules and Len Barrie, had drafted two cornerstone players in Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman but struggled financially as the area was hit hard by a major recession. In came Vinik, whom Lightning founder Phil Esposito labeled, “the best thing to happen to this franchise.” “He was the savior,” Bettman said.
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   Who owns the Tampa Bay Lightning?

   • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik announced Thursday that he has sold a majority stake of the NHL team but will retain control of the franchise for the next three years.

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   When did Vinik buy the Lightning?

   • What followed were months of research and twists and turns before Vinik eventually bought the Lightning on March 3, 2010, for a reported $110 million.

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   Who owns the Lightning?

   • Ostrover and Lipschultz joined Vinik and private equity firm Arctos as Lightning owners on Oct. 24. Vinik will remain governor of the Lightning for the next three years, and there will be no day-to-day changes in operations.

   How Jeff Vinik struck a deal to sell the Tampa Bay Lightning

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   What happens if Vinik takes control of the Lightning?

   • “In three years, control will transfer to Ostrover and Lipschultz,” the Lightning added. “Vinik will then remain an active ownership partner as an alternate governor and Vinik Sports Group board member.” Since Vinik took control of the team in 2010, the Lightning have made the playoffs 11 times in 14 seasons and won two Stanley Cup titles.

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   Will Vinik leave Tampa?

   • (He lost out on one in The Tampa Edition, the boutique hotel-condo in Water Street, and the search continues.) "We're going to have a major presence in the community," Ostrover said. Vinik, whose purchase of a Colorado mansion made national news in 2023, said he has no plans to leave Tampa.

   How Jeff Vinik struck a deal to sell the Tampa Bay Lightning

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   How much money has Vinik spent on Tampa Bay's 'Community Hero' Program?

   • Vinik has poured $80 million into renovating the arena and $30 million more into Tampa Bay nonprofits (that includes the club’s “Community Hero” program reaching the $20 million mark on Saturday after having given $50,000 grants to local heroes at each home game). But, just a decade ago, the Lightning franchise was in a bad place.

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3. www.tampabay.com › sports › lightningHow the Lightning majority-share sale came together

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   17 hours ago · Lightning. How the Lightning majority-share sale came together. Jeff Vinik’s vision for the future, and instant chemistry with new owners Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, made the timing right ...

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Vinik paid $170 million for a Lightning team in financial shambles in 2010 and turned it into a perennial NHL contender. Under his ownership, Tampa Bay has made four Stanley Cup Final appearances and won back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021.

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   Mar 3, 2020 · The sale would go through March 3, 2010, for a reported price of $110 million. Owner Jeff Vinik, left, chats with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final series between...

7. www.bizjournals.com › tampabay › newsHow Jeff Vinik struck a deal to sell the Tampa Bay Lightning

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   5 days ago · The first time Jeff Vinik sat down with Doug Ostrover, he wasn't looking to sell majority ownership of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ostrover, co-CEO of a New York private equity firm, had been looking ...

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   Oct 25, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik announced Thursday that he has sold a majority stake of the NHL team but will retain control of the franchise for the next three years. The team said the sale for an undisclosed price to a group of investors led by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz was approved by the NHL board of governors on Oct. 1.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · TAMPA — Jeff Vinik has sold a majority interest of the Tampa Bay Lightning, along with his Vinik Sports Group, to a pair of Wall Street investors and their partners.

10. www.sportsbusinessjournal.com › Articles › 2024Jeff Vinik sells part of Tampa Bay Lightning stake, keeps ...

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    Oct 24, 2024 · Lightning owner Jeff Vinik has "sold a portion" of the team to a new investment group -- but "will retain full control of the Bolts for the next three years,” according to Ashley Kritzer of the TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL. Vinik Sports Group said today that N.Y.-based private equity firm Blue Owl Capital co-CEOs Doug Ostrover and Marc ...