whl Stories - Raw Charge
AHL moves: "Killer" James Wright and Mike Vernace traded
Since the launch of Raw Charge in March 2009, I can't say there was a young player that we have pulled for quite like center James Wright. Wright came into the 2009-10 Lightning training camp and earned a roster spot. He saw playing time with the likes of Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St....
The flip side of the Connolly conundrum
Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Brett Connolly will stay with the Tampa Bay Lightning past the nine-game mark this season. To quickly explain the entire nine-game rule, let me cite the NHL Collective Bargaining agreement, Article 9 states: 2005 NHL-NHLPA CBA ARTICLE 9 ENTRY LEVEL COMPENSATION 9.1...
Season Preview Part 4: Projected line combos and depth
With the roster settled, at least temporarily, it's much easier to project just who will play where for the Tampa Bay Lightning on a nightly basis. But that remains subjective, as line combinations are mixed and changed from situation to situation, and then there are the special team...
How the Tacoma Dome could be the future home of the NHL in the Pacific Northwest
With a number of teams struggling financially, there have been various cities talked about for relocation. One of those places is Seattle. I'd hoped to get a more comprehensive write-up about the pros and cons of Seattle this offseason, as I grew up in that area, but that didn't happen and might be...
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