Tampa Bay Lightning All-Star Game: Gary Bettman and Jeff Vinik discuss nuts, Bolts, and pirates. “What sets Amalie Arena apart is the amount of funding and resources Mr. Vinik has poured into it to make this a world-class facility, which allows a signature event like the NHL All-Star game to come here and be a great experience without dipping heavily into community resources.” - Rob Higgins, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Sports Commission. [Raw Charge]
Captain Steven Stamkos has mixed emotions about Tampa hosting next year’s All-Star Game. “It's a little bittersweet,” Stamkos said. “If there's the Olympics, then the (All-Star Game) doesn't come to Tampa, so it's a double-edged sword.