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...
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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.
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.
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.
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1A day in the life of an NHL off-ice official
Rawcharge.com staff writer Patti McDonald gives fans the behind the scenes details of a day in the life of an NHL off-ice official.
2013 NHL trade deadline open thread
Starting around 9 AM and running until the 3 PM trade deadline, drop by Raw Charge and discuss the moves (or lack thereof) around the league today.
Wayne Fleming passes
Mr. Fleming served as an assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2010-11, and served as a steward of this game for far longer.
Expansion if done by a successful business
With the uneven conferences in the new NHL realignment scenario, the league is obviously looking at expansion. If they were a successful company, this is probably how they would likely go about doing that.
NHL / NHLPA close on realignment
This new plan appears TV friendly and could boost the ratings locally and nationally.
Lightning attendance among league best
The 2013 season has seen every Lightning home game announced as a sellout and puts the Bolts near the top of the NHL in attendance.
Post-lockout conditioning for Bolts
After a hot start, the Lightning have faded in th standings with players in game-shape rising to new heights, and lockout-idled standard bearers looking hobbled and spent.
2013 NHL season opener: A splash of cold water
Not everyone is absolutely thrilled that the NHL is back. Some of us just aren't able to muster up the same kind of enthusiasm as others.
Bolts schedule released
After a long day of waiting, the Tampa Bay Lightning schedule is released to teh public.
Vinik addresses the fans
Continuing a trend of NHL owners addressing fans on Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning released a statement from team owner Jeff Vinik.
Training for the 2013 NHL season
So you heard the NHL Lockout is ending... Just when are training camps starting? A window of dates give you the gist when you can expect trainign camp to start.
Mixed feelings as NHL hockey resumes
Sunday has been a weird day that followed 113 other weird days for hockey fans. Very early this morning, Gary Bettman stood in the middle of a media scrum pressed up against his mortal enemy Don...
Resolution
You'll see hype, you'll see collective sighs of relief, you'll see rejoicing... But don't get caught up in the revelry. The NHL has aggrieved you, the fans, and an end to the lockout doesn't even begin to make amends.
Give the gift of the game
All some of us want as a holiday present is to be given our team back; for Tampa Bay hockey fans - a few alternative "gifts" that are the sport of hockey.
2012 NHL Lockout Diary: Day 1,415,893*: Implosion
Talks collapse and so does the hockey world.
Did the lockout black-out Operation Hat Trick?
If one online report is true, the NHL pushed or the Hurricane Sandy-related charity hockey game in Atlantic City not to be televised.
NHL lockout grievances
This is purely my own opinion, but...wow, do we all suck at this NHL lockout thing or what?
What ever happened to Andy Rogers?
The former 1st round draft pick who never played in the NHL, now appears to be out of hockey.
2012 NHL CBA: A bad moon risin'
Bleakness is the immediate future of the NHL, and some parties are early to encorce the mutual contempt spawlned by the forthcoming lockout.
Who is the most hated player from each NHL team?
If you had to choose one player from each NHL team as your most hated players, who would you choose?
Meandering musings from the depths of the NHL offseason
Musings about recent happenings in the NHL offseason, from the Shea Weber offer sheet to Dwayne Roloson's annual goalie camp.
The NHL's initial CBA proposal isn't the end of the 2012-2013 season
Reportedly, the NHL has submitted an initial proposal to the NHLPA for updates to the CBA. However, it doesn't mean the season's over before it begins.
