TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Jeff Tambellini as the club’s assistant general manager, director of hockey operations and vice president.

Bolts GM Julien BriseBois made the announcement Monday.

Tambellini will help lead the hockey operations staff and assist BriseBois in all aspects of player personnel decisions, analytics and more. He will also serve as the assistant general manager of the Lightning’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, serving alongside head oach and General Manager Joel Bouchard.

“Jeff has strong leadership and communication skills,” BriseBois said. “He is organized and thoughtful in all he undertakes. Jeff has a rich playing experience from his time at Michigan, in the NHL, the AHL and the professional ranks in both Switzerland and Sweden. From his previous roles with the Michigan Wolverines, Trail Smoke Eaters, Seattle Kraken and during his previous tenure within the Lightning organization, Jeff has acquired valuable experience with general management of staff and budgets; recruiting and scouting of players, player development and coaching."

Tambellini said: “I couldn’t be more excited to return to the Lightning organization. It’s where I played, got my first NHL job, and earned my first Stanley Cup ring. I’m thrilled to once again work with such a great group of hockey professionals in Tampa Bay. I want to thank Julien for the opportunity to take this next step in my career, and I can’t wait to get to Tampa and get started."