Today the Tampa Bay Lightning made a strong positive commitment to their future by signing vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman to a four-year contract extension. Yzerman joined the team on May 25, 2010 and his contract was set to expire after next season. (Photo/Susan Ferlita)
Via Bay News 9, Owner Jeffrey Vinik said:
“Since the day Steve agreed to serve as our vice president and general manager, he has worked tirelessly to transform our hockey department and establish the groundwork for sustained success. We are very pleased with Steve’s job performance thus far, and I am fully confident Steve remains the right person to continue to lead us. Organizationally, we remain committed to playing at the highest levels each season – regularly competing for the Stanley Cup – and I am very pleased that Steve has elected to be our leader for the next several years.”
Yzerman stated:
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue the process we started four years ago and would like to thank Jeff Vinik for entrusting me with the responsibility of leading the Tampa Bay Lightning. I’m very excited about what lies ahead for our organization and truly enjoy working with a fantastic group of people in Tampa Bay.”
Tampa Bay has reached the playoffs in two of his four seasons with the franchise (2011 and 2014), reaching the Eastern Conference final in 2011.The Bolts have a record of 144-114-32 in close to four full seasons with Yzerman leading hockey operations.
There is no doubting the Bolts GM is fully committed to bringing a consistent winner to Tampa Bay. With a wealth of home grown talent at the minor league and NHL levels, the future of the Lightning is indeed a bright one.
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