Vinik agrees to buy Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Martin St. Louis celebrates with teammate Victor Hedman, of Sweden, after St. Louis scored a second-period goal against the New York Islanders during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Boston Red Sox minority owner Jeff Vinik agreed to buy the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, taking on the challenge of turning around a franchise that has struggled since winning the Stanley Cup in 2004.
The Rangers have signed free agent Vinny Prospal, reuniting the former Tampa Bay Lightning forward with coach John Tortorella.