Jeff Tambellini on His Family's Hockey Legacy, His New Role & Going From Player To Management

Update: 2025-12-17

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On this week's Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations, Jeff Tambellini. They discuss his family's rich hockey legacy, his journey through the sport and his transition from player to management. He discusses the importance of player development, the role of analytics in decision-making, and the challenges of navigating the NHL's salary cap. Jeff reflects on representing Team Canada and the dynamics of working with current players now that he's in management.

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Jeff Tambellini on His Family's Hockey Legacy, His New Role & Going From Player To Management

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Jeff Tambellini on His Family's Hockey Legacy, His New Role & Going From Player To Management

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Jeff Tambellini on His Family's Hockey Legacy, His New Role & Going From Player To Management