In Bob McKenzie’s new book, there is a very heartwarming story about how a goal by Steven Stamkos at the 2008 World Junior Championship may have saved a life. [TSN]
You may have heard about the Florida Panthers‘ incredibly thin crowd for their game against the Senators on Monday night. Puck Daddy discusses why the attendance was so poor that night. [Puck Daddy]
The Edmonton Oilers loss in Los Angeles last night and cold start this season is not inspiring… “When you’ve missed the playoffs since 2006 and your time in the playoff race can be measured in days-not weeks, not months-it increases the early-season urgency. That’s why I entered the season with the mindset that it’s never too early. I’ve woken up during the first week of November asking what happened, and the answer is always the same. October happened, and if you didn’t care enough to worry from the season’s opening puck drop then you missed the only relevant hockey the Oilers play.” [Hockey Buzz]
If Raw Charge were to hold a meet-up event or watch party, which Tampa Bay area city would be most ideal to host it?