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Raw Charge previews the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2009-10 NHL Season.

B's enforcer Shawn Thornton was the guest of the United States Coast Guard recently at Woods Hole

In an interview with Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger, Islanders defenseman Mark Streit says he wants to be the best defender in the NHL.

ESPN's Terry Frei ranks the Lightnign 13th in the East.... And basically presents his lack of knowledge about the Bolts in doing so.

The look at UFA centers ends with a final set of suggestions: Joel Lundqvist, Stephane Yelle, and Chad LaRose. One has yet to be a regular in the NHL, one isn't getting any younger, and one isn't actually a center.

Two ex-Leafs are reviewed as possible center signings: Dominic Moore as a possible checking center and Nik Antropov for the second line. Check out what they bring to the table and why they may not be good signings.

Congratulations to the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins!

Former Devil Steve Sullivan is a free agent this summer and his offensive acumen and production would seemingly make him a good signing for New Jersey's second line. Only there are two rather big problems that may prevent that from happening.