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Question of the Week: If You Were a crazy owner...
We all remember OK Hockey's wild player grab of 2008. If you were a nutty awful new owner, what players would YOU want to grab? Oh, how fondly we all remember the summer of 2008... sure, the Tampa Bay Lightning had just stumbled to a last place finish and Cup-winning coach John Tortorella was making his way out the door, but #SeenStamkos was a ... (more)
2013 NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals: The ghosts of playoffs past
John Grahame got the start over Nikolai Khabibulin in Game 5 of the 2003 Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup between the Lightning and New Jersey Devils - Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images/NHLI A big name player scratched from a elimination game being played in the tri-state area, with John Tortorella being the coach who made that decision? I've seen ... (more)
Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St.
3 Players Tampa Bay Lightning Should Consider Trading This Offseason
Vincent Lecavalier has said he wants to finish his career in Tampa Bay. Who could the Bolts move to improve for a playoff push next season? Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Tampa Bay Lightning have a solid core and a wealth of prospects but very minimal salary-cap space.
NHL: How Tampa Bay Lightning Prove Florida Hockey Works
Given the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers recent struggles, it's easy to see why people might think the state of Florida can't support hockey.
Syracuse Crunch goalie Riku Helenius set to return from Finland
The former first round draft pick should be returning to the Crunch in the coming days.
IIHF 2013 World Men's Championship Complete
The IIHF Men's World Championships ended yesterday as the Swedes trounced Switzerland 5-1 to take the gold medal.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Tyler Johnson Making A Case For 2013-14 Roster Spot
The Tampa Bay Lightning may not have made the playoffs this season, but their top prospects continue to impress and are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals of the AHL playoffs.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Syracuse Crunch Headed To AHL Eastern Conference Finals
Some of the Tampa Bay Lightning 's best young prospects had little trouble helping the Syracuse Crunch make quick work of both their first and second round opponents, and as a result, they are headed to the AHL's Eastern Conference finals.
Thompson, Carle help U.S. claim hockey bronze
Anchorage's Nate Thompson and Matt Carle helped the United States collect the bronze medal Sunday at the World Hockey Championships.
Quick strikes and links for Saturday, May 18th
The Syracuse Crunch continue to run roughshod over the AHL; Marty gets anther nomination; who is on drugs among hockey analysts? Maybe you've noticed over the past few days that Raw Charge and other sites on the SB Nation network have been having technical difficulties? They've been loading, but have been sporadic.
Kane, Moulson, St. Louis named Lady Byng finalists
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, New York Islanders left wing Matt Moulson and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St.
Fans, please remain seated until history is made
Everyone knows the story by now; the Boston Bruins were trailing the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in game 7 of ttheir playoff series on Monday night.
"Greetings from Tampacuse" shirts now available from Raw Charge
The popular phrase / hashtag for Lightning and Crunch fans can now be found in three different color schemes for three different shirts.
St. Martin, Kane, Moulson are Lady Byng finalists
Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St.
Off-Season Game Plan: Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning had the best goal differential of all the non-playoff teams, even better than playoff-bound Minnesota, but shaky goaltending and an abysmal road record left them with the third-worst record in a 30-team league.
Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Choice Awards: Top Defenseman
Since the end of the regular season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been giving fans a chance to vote on their favorite players and moments of the 2012-13 Lightning season.
Syracuse Crunch forward J.T. Brown in the right spot for a playoff run this year
Syracuse Crunch forward J.T. Brown is a skilled player who has also shown the grit necessary to fill out a third line with J.T. Wyman and Mike Angelidis in the playoffs.
2013 IIHF Men's World Championship preliminary round complete
MAY 14: Tomas Kopecky of Slovakia and Matt Carle of USA battle for the puck during a match between Slovakia and USA - Martin Rose How's it going on the other side of the pond, for Lightning players and in the tournament as a whole? The Preliminary round of the IIHF World Championship ended Wednesday and quarterfinals begin Thursday in Stockholm, ... (more)
Quick strikes and links for Tuesday, May 14th
Marty gives a vote of confidence; the Syracuse Crunch have veterans to thank ; Game 7's are done with... On to the Semifinals! Sunday's game 6 was a devastating loss for the Boston Bruins , but it ended up being a opportunity for four hockey fans after accommodating the Bruins late Sunday night [ The Globe and Mail ] Of course, three of four of ... (more)