Raw Charge, a Tampa Bay Lightning community

The RC staff explain this development in their own words.

As the saying goes, you can't fire 23 guys so you fire the coach. Of course, you can't fire an entire organization, either.

Exactly four years ago today, Raw Charge came online with the SB Nation network. Things have changed for the Lightning since then...

The collapse of Greg Jamison's ownership bid isn't just a familiar failure for the Coyotes. It's a familiar failure in the history of botched NHL ownerships.

It was two years ago today that the franchise unveiled their new mark and uniform design. How have your opinions changed toward the logo and uniform since that unveiling?

Continuing a trend of NHL owners addressing fans on Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning released a statement from team owner Jeff Vinik.

The grand collapse of negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA dominate news.

Talks collapse and so does the hockey world.

Though Pittsburgh Penguins owner Ron Burkle and captain Sidney Crosby are getting much praise for progress today with talks between teh NHL and the NHLPA, Tampa Bay officials have been major allies.

A respectful plea for compromise, for reconciliation, and an end to the 2012 NHL lockout.