The Lightning have hired scouting veteran Al Murray as director of amateur scouting today, Vice President and GM Steve Yzerman announced. Murray had previously served as Hockey Canada?s head scout of men?s national teams since August of 2007. ?Al?s vast scouting experience will prove to be a great asset for the Lightning as we move forward,? said Yzerman upon making the announcement. ?We are pleased to have him join the organization and I very much look forward to working with him as he leads our amateur scouting staff.?