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May 2, 2018 · Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said a big reason he decided to stay with the Lightning two years ago — signing an eight-year, $68 million deal — was Vinik. Vinik is also the reason why GM...
Mar 5, 2019 · Vinik ensconced himself in Tampa, brought in Steve Yzerman to run his hockey operation in May 2010, and has started rebuilding the dilapidated area that surrounds the Lightning's Amalie Arena...
Jun 20, 2022 · In fact, Vinik, because he was in Denver, decided to skip last Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting in New York between Games 1 and 2 of the Final. “I’m worried they’ll unanimously vote in a...
Jul 8, 2019 · The face of Tampa Bay sports: The Lightning owner’s name has become synonymous with one of the NHL’s most successful franchises, and the hopes and future of Tampa.
- Tough Times in Tampa
- Vinik’s Next Chapter
- Investing in The Community
While Vinik was enjoying success in the financial industry, the Lightning franchise was flirting with bankruptcy and potential relocation. By 2009, the organization was losing tens of millions of dollars, had one of the lowest season ticket bases in the NHL (4,500 season ticket holders) and played in a facility that needed significant upgrades. The...
In 2008, Vinik began to ponder the next chapter of his life and what that would look like. He had already built a fortune through his wildly successful multi-billion dollar hedge fund and could easily fly into retirement on his private jet, but there was something missing. He needed a new challenge and he wanted to make a difference. After some dee...
Now that he had hired the right people and provided them with the resources to rebuild the struggling franchise, Vinik shifted his focus and energy into how the organization could have a positive impact in the Tampa community. He jumped in with both feet, and relocated his family from Boston to the Sunshine State so that they could be entwined into...
Oct 24, 2024 · When Jeff Vinik bought the Tampa Bay Lightning back in 2010, few would have believed the story that was about to unfold. Over a decade later, his majority stake is no more. Vinik undoubtedly revolutionized the Bolts’ fortunes.
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Jun 20, 2022 · How Jeff Vinik made the Lightning the NHL’s ‘gold standard’ - The Athletic. How the Lightning won Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Follow our live coverage of Avalanche vs. Lightning Stanley Cup...
