Raw Charge, a Tampa Bay Lightning community

Fans are aggrieved, and it's the job of each franchise to keep their relationships with these would-be customers warm. That's what the Lightning did today.

Sure, it's the off season, but it's a weird feelign to know that the Lightning are being temporarily displaced from the Tampa Bay Times Forum as the RNC takes control of the building on Sunday.

While perception of a down-economy makes one believe all Tampa Bay pro-sports teams are struggling to sell tickets and grab fan interest, it's the contrary for the Tampa Bay Lightning.