It’s already been a busy off-season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who had an awful on-season. Through three days of layoffs, Lightning owner OK Hockey let go about two dozen employees as part of its “restructuring.” Among those laid off: David Cole, director of fan development, Jay Preble, media relations specialist, and Matt Hitchcock, AKA “ThunderBug.”
Too bad those staying include those responsible for hiring Barry Melrose and trading Dan Boyle.