Raw Charge, a Tampa Bay Lightning community

The RC staff explain this development in their own words.

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

The shortened season is bringing lots of surprises. Raw Charge staffers weigh in on the biggest ones.

A refresher on who, where, and when as the new hockey season unfolds in a hurry. Because last April was a really long time ago.

Our Question of the Week asks for suggestions to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning's upcoming 20th anniversary season.

It was April 12th, 2010 when Lightning owner Jeff Vinik announced the dismissals of head coach Rick Tocchet and general manager Brian Lawton.

The Lightning may have their shortcomings this season, but they are deadly in one-goal affairs. That fact leads us into tonight's game in Raleigh.

John Tortorella may be a real piece of work, but he brings results. That's not good enough for at least one Ranger fan.

Question of the week: Whose number(s) deserve to eventually be retired by the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Not to put any undue pressure on the Lightning, but, if they don't win, they'll die.