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A lack of leadership in the NHL executive offices has made it tough to suspend a player when a playoff series is on the line.

2011 had a year of stories for the sport of hockey, but which one was most important to the game? Raw Charge's staff opines on what they found to be the biggest story of the past year.

If the league is taking a hard-line stance against hits-to-the-head, then there should be no excuse making for Ryan Malone's hit on Chris Campoli last night in Quebec City.

Question of the Week: Brendan Shanahan and our take on the suspension videos

Our picks for the top players on the Lightning this past season.

With Colin Campbell's reign of error coming to an end, what does the NHL's new head disciplinarian need to do to right the ship?

Two non punishments in two separate series. Both players score crucial goals for their teams in the next game. The NHL playoffs seem tainted by Colin Campbell's legacy of inconsistency.

Following a tumultous run, Colin Campbell is stepping down from his role as head disciplinarian for the NHL and will likely be replaced by Brendan Shanahan.

Tonight,t he Eastern Conference Champion will e decided, the Prince of Wales Trophy awarded, and a Stanley Cup Finals berth clinched for the winner of tonight's contest between the Lightning and the Bruins.

It's now a best-of-three series between the Bolts and the B's. We reflect on the worst call of the series as well as touch on the starting goaltender argument.