Sigh.Only a smidgen of news today.  I wonder what we're going to talk about?

Lightning News

• The pipe dream is over in New York as Steven Stamkos remains in Tampa [Blueshirt Banter]
• Even though he is now under contract for another 5-years, Gareth Rees does not feel that the Stamkos trade speculation, that ran rampant the past few weeks, will subside [SB Nation Tampa Bay]
• Orlando hosts the Bolts on September 21, and tickets go on sale on July 23d [Orlando Business Journal]
• Making a case for Richard Panik [Bolts By The Bay]
• Mattieu Garon wants the brass ring, the highest peak, the toppermost of the poppermost.  He wants to win, and that's why he's here [TBO]
• Defensive prospect Scott Jackson has been re-signed by the club [Bolt Prospects]

NHL News

• Consider it a big SB Nation Bash:  Litter Box Cats is inviting Raw Charge regulars and readers to join them in a luxury suite at BankAtlantic Center on October 15th.  Consider participating in this Litter Box Bash [Litter Box Cats]
• The New York Rangers and New York Islanders may be heated rivals, but Rangers  players from the past and present have stepped up to support the Isles quest for a new arena [Pro Hockey Talk]
• Atlanta Spirit is giving former Thrashers season ticket holders the run-around.[wsbtv.com]
• Couples that play together, stay together.  Especially if it's hockey [Ottawa Citizen]
• Does the NHL's collective bargaining agreement discourage player development? [Stay Classy]
• The Confluence is closing up shop [Kukla's Korner]
• And Casey Richey hangs'em up too [Winging it in Motown]
• They're in good company, as Chris Osgood joins them in retirement, announcing it earlier today [Winging It In Motown]
• ...but is he Hall of Fame worthy? [Pro Hockey Talk]
• Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators are going to arbitration, or may if an agreement isn't reached shortly.  On the Forecheck explains the process [On the Forecheck]
• Say what you will about the Phoenix Coyotes and teh New York Islanders...  Like the fact they are constant disappointments.  [The Business Journals]
• Former Florida Panthers head coach Peter DeBoer migrates north for the winter:  he'll be takign over as coach of the New Jersey Devils [Litter Box Cats]
• OOOH!  Contest!  Contest!  Contest! [Puck the Media]