Life and politics from the Sunshine State's best city

Tag archive

Lightning - page 36

Steve Yzerman to be named Lightning GM

in Apolitical/The Bay and the 'Burg by

Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman will be named general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning at a 3 p.m. ET news conference Tuesday, two sources told ESPN.com. Yzerman leaves the Detroit Red Wings, the only NHL team he’s ever been with, both as the superstar captain and more recently as vice president. The Lightning have been courting Yzerman heavily for at least two weeks, one source said. Yzerman replaces Brian Lawton, who was fired last month.

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Tampa Trib suggests Rays should look across the bay for a new stadium

in The Bay and the 'Burg by

From the Tampa Trib’s Sunday editorial page: The Rays know what’s needed for success. Kalt and his associates have been researching stadium designs, profitable ballparks and baseball’s economic reality. Of course, this doesn’t mean they should get what they want right away. Public officials need to safeguard tax dollars, especially during the recession, when the city can’t be expected to invest in a new facility. But St. Petersburg and Pinellas officials need to be ready when the economy picks back…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Lightning re-signs Brad Richards

in Peter/Sports/The Bay and the 'Burg by

The Tampa Bay Lightning began what figures to be an offseason of change by ensuring their future includes Brad Richards. The 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs MVP signed a new five-year, $39 million contract instead of opting to become a restricted free agent on July 1. The $7.8 million average annual salary is more than twice the $3.4 million he made while leading the Lightning in scoring this season. With Richards’ re-signing, this has been a great week in Tampa Bay…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

A week left of twentysomething life

in Apolitical/Peter by

Seven days are all that are left before I turn 30. Because my birthday falls on January 4th, it faces the danger of being lost in the holiday shuffle. I, of course, do my absolute best to make sure this does not happen. See, I believe in the specialness of someone’s birthday and have always done my best to make my family and friends’ birthdays not just another day. Of course, this is done quid pro quo, with me keeping…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

1 … 34 35 36
Go to Top