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Per Sportsnet, which is credited with breaking
the news, the deal has yet to be completed between Ostrove and
Lightning owner Jeff Vinik.
"I can confirm that we are in discussions to further expand our
ownership group of the Tampa Bay Lightning," Vinik said in a
statement. "There will be no change in the day-to-day operations
of the Lightning and Vinik Sports Group. I am very excited about
what is to come for the organization and we look forward to
sharing more when the time is right."
Vinik, who bought the Lightning in 2010 for a reported $170
million, will remain in charge of the organization for the next
several years and retain a large ownership stake, per Sportsnet.
With Vinik as their owner, the Lightning won consecutive Stanley
Cup titles in 2020 and 2021.
If completed, the Lightning sale will eclipse Michael Andlauer's
$950 million purchase of the Ottawa Senators last September as
the largest in NHL history.
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