The Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey are featured annually in The Hockey News' Money and Power issue, available at THN.com/free.

At No. 21 is Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik.

After shepherding the Bolts through a golden era, Vinik sold a majority stake of the franchise in 2024. He will, however, remain an active partner after a three-year transition period.

Each person on the list this year is ranked in 14 categories of clout, along with many more powerbrokers identified within various silos of expertise. That's all available to find in The Hockey News' Money and Power 2025 Hockey Business Annual.