Vinik to expand Lightning ownership, team worth 'close to $2 billion'

Jeff Vinik is in talks to grow the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ownership group but has no immediate intentions to step away from-day-to-day operations.

The Tampa Bay Lightninghave signed a new broadcast media agreement with the E.W. Scripps Co.
The Tampa Bay Lightninghave signed a new broadcast media agreement with the E.W. Scripps Co.
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Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is working on a deal to sell off a piece of the team, in a move he describes as growing the existing ownership group.

 

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