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Tampa Bay Lightning Fans, Friends, And Co-Workers React To Tod Leiweke Resignation

By Tasha St. Pierre

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Tampa Bay Lightning fans, friends, and co-workers have already begun taking to social media to give their reactions to the resignation of Lightning CEO Tod Leiweke.

As the Free Agency period continues on, Tampa Bay Lightning fans scour the internet to find the latest news about which players have re-signed with the team, which are finding new homes, and who will be joining the Tampa Bay Lightning in the upcoming 2015-16 season.

In an unexpected turn of events today, there was a different kind of new coming out of 401 Channelside Drive. Tampa Bay Lightning Chairman and Governor Jeff Vinik announced to the world that Tampa Bay Lightning Chief Executive Officer Tod Leiweke had officially resigned from his position with the Lightning to take the position of Chief Operating Office with the National Football League.

We think it goes without saying that without the kind of leadership provided by Tod Leiweke has had a tremendous impact on the face of Tampa Bay sports today. Alongside Vinik, Tod Leiweke has helped transform the Tampa Bay Lightning into a world class organization.

Not only have they worked tirelessly to enhance the game day experience for fans and build a tremendous team on the ice, but they have also made huge strides in increasing the Tampa Bay Lightning’s outreach in the community.

After being with the organization for five years, which has included two deep runs in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning becoming the Eastern Conference Champions, and completely transforming the Amalie Arena into the amazing venue it is today, we think it is safe to say that people are sad to see him leave.

Not long after the announcement was made, Tampa Bay Lightning fans, as well as friends and co-workers took to various social media outlets to give their reactions to Leiweke’s resignation and wish him well in his journey.

Mayor Bob Buckhorn, who has been incredibly supportive of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s efforts to transform the team and the community into what it is today, had some pretty good things to say about Tod Leiweke as well.

It is never easy when a person decides to take the next step in their career. While we are incredibly sad to see him leave, we cannot fault him for taking what is obviously a pretty sizable promotion and taking his career to the next level. There is no denying that the National Football League will be a better place for having him.

What are your thoughts on Tod Leiweke’s recent promotion to Chief Operating Officer of the National Football League? What do you think was one of his greatest accomplishments in his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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