Who would be on your crazy-owner wish list?
In the summer of 2008, crazy-awful Lightning owners went on a crazy bad player-grabbing spending spree, acquiring playoff standouts like Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts. If you were a crazy awful owner, what playoff standouts would be in your sights?
A Hockey Writer's Lament
Writing about hockey changes how you watch the game. And that's not always positive.
The ghosts of playoffs past
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 this before...
Who would be on your crazy-owner wish list?
In the summer of 2008, crazy-awful Lightning owners went on a crazy bad player-grabbing spending spree, acquiring playoff standouts like Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts. If you were a crazy awful owner, what playoff standouts would be in your sights?
A Hockey Writer's Lament
Writing about hockey changes how you watch the game. And that's not always positive.
The ghosts of playoffs past
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 this before...
How to resurrect a hockey franchise in 402 days
More than four years ago, a chart by James Mirtle showed (through attendance) how the situation in Tampa was on a torrid decline. Four years later, we revisit that chart to reflect how things have been thriving.
The case against Frantz Jean
Frantz Jean has yet to get more than a barely adequate performance out of the netminders he has worked with over the past three seasons. And "barely adequate" ought not be acceptable.
"Greetings from Tampacuse" t-shirts available
The popular phrase / hashtag for Lightning and Crunch fans can now be found in three different color schemes for three different shirts.
Riku Helenius to return to Syracuse
The former first round draft pick should be returning to the Crunch in the coming days. How ready is he to play?
Seeking civic support for NHL marquee events
It wouldn't be wrong for Tampa Bay civic leaders to step up and show support for a Tampa Bay Lightning bid to host the NHL All-Star game or Draft.
Forum ice removed; a hockey-less summer nears
The Tampa Bay Times Forum removed its ice Monday and the ice wont return until September when NHL training camps begin.
Crunch Dman Brian Lee injured; out for playoffs
The NHL veteran suffered an undisclosed injury on Friday night and will not play again for the Crunch during the playoffs.
IIHF MWC Completed
A new World Champion has been crowned.
Quick strikes and links for Saturday
The Syracuse Crunch continue to run roughshod over the AHL; Marty gets anther nomination; who is on drugs among hockey analysts?
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. Fans gave up, missing a historic comeback, adn inspiring this rant in the process.
SB Nation & Google team up for Google+ integration
SB Nation users can now sign in with their Google+ accounts and mor easily share SB Nation content with their Circles on Google+.
IIHF WC Preliminary Round complete
How's it going on the other side of the pond, for Lightning players and in the tournament as a whole?
Quick strikes for Tuesday
Marty gives a vote of confidence; the Syracuse Crunch have veterans to thank (and quality sc oring chances too); Game 7's are done with... On to the Semifinals!
Quick strikes and links for Monday
Stadium Journey gives the Tampa Bay Times Forum a high ranking; the CHL has two of three conference champions; a Murray is a GM of the Year candidate -- and it's not the one that you're thinking of.
IIHF World Championship Update
Update on the World Championship tourney after one week of play.
The Hall of Fame case for and against Andreychuk
It's still a few months before the 18-member Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committe gets together and decides on the 2013 Hall of Fame class... But it's never too early to speak of an underdog candidate and his worth as a potential Hall of Famer.
Who are you following in the 2013 NHL playoffs?
The Lightning aren't in the playoffs, but there is a lot of hockey being played. Are you watching? And are you - gasp - cheering for another team? Don't tell me. I don't want to know. (yes I do).
St. Louis nominated for the Ted Lindsay Award
The 37 year old is one of three players recognized by the NHLPA as the most outstanding this season. The ultimate winner of the award will be announced in June.
Bad season? Who should we sue? (Everybody).
The Tampa Bay Lightning had a garbage season, causing fans "emotional distress." How can we hold the team responsible? With lawsuits! Lawsuit party, baby! Raw Charge asks, who should we sue? The answer: everybody, including YOU, jerk-face!
2013 IIHF Men's World Championship begin
Five Lightning players are participating this year. Here's what you need to know.
Catching up with Patrick Burke of You Can Play
The co-founder of the organization dedicated to promoting equality, respect and safety for athletes regardless of sexual orientation updates us on what's happened over the last year and offers a glimpse into what the future holds.
