TAMPA — The Lightning on Monday announced a pair of front-office hires to replace two high-level hockey operations officials, most notably bringing back former scout Jeff Tambellini to become assistant general manager and director of hockey operations.

The former first-round draft pick in 2003 will work from AMALIE Arena and looks forward to his new chapter in a familiar place, one that begins with the 2025-26 season

Former Seattle Kraken Director of Player Development, Jeff Tambellini, has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning as Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Jeff Tambellini as their assistant general manager and director of hockey operations, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Following a 242-game NHL career as a player, Tambellini was hired as an assistant coach at the University of Michigan in 2017 and completed his degree in Sports Management while helping guide the Wolverines to the 2018 Frozen Four, marking the school’s first appearance in the tournament since the 2010-11 season.

TAMPA, Fla — The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Monday the hiring Jeff Tambellini as the club’s assistant general manager. According to the team, Tambellini will aid in leading the hockey ...

Former Player and Development Expert Returns to Bolster Front Office TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today the hiring of Jeff Tambellini as the club’s new Assistant General Manager, Director of Hockey Operations.