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.

Elliotte Friedman on Lightning's Season, Nikita Kucherov's Respect & Jon Cooper's Jack Adams Chances
51:08

Jake Guentzel on Nikita Kucherov, Signing in Tampa Bay & Playing For Team USA
32:23

Derek King On Building An Outdoor Rink In Tampa, Planning For The Weather & The Importance Of The Stadium Series
35:50