Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Risebrough Interested in Lightning GM Opening

Damian Cristodero at the St. Petersburg Times reports that Rangers current scout/consultant Doug Risebrough is very interested in the vacant GM position with the Tampa Bay Lightning and the feeling from Lightning brass is mutual...

"Tampa Bay apparently has asked for permission to speak to Risebrough, the former Wild general manager who is a scout/consultant for the Rangers.

Risebrough would not confirm contact with the Lightning, and the Rangers declined comment. But given Risebrough's close relationship with Jac Sperling, a former Wild alternate governor who is spearheading Tampa Bay's general manager and CEO searches, it is not unreasonable to believe there might already have been preliminary talks."

...i've read in a few spots that Risebrough might be Sather's successor if he decided to step down. Not sure if Risebrough looking elsewhere is a sign that Sather is staying on as GM for the immediate future.

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