Lightning CEO Tod Leiweke has resigned from the team to become the NFL's chief operating officer, the Lightning announced Friday.
Team president Steve Griggs will take over as the Lightning's CEO.
"Tod has been instrumental in our franchise transformation and I am grateful for all his work and dedication," team owner Jeff Vinik said in a statement. "During Tod's five years with the Lightning, we have set our franchise on a trajectory for excellence with Steve Griggs and an outstanding management team working beside him every step of the way. Steve is ready for the additional responsibilities that come with being CEO, and, as a testament to Tod, we will not miss a beat moving forward.