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RW Brett Connolly returns to the Tampa Bay Lightning from his World Junior Championships sabbatical tonight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

1 Deck shuffle; Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens preview

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Jan 7, 2012 1:57 PM EST

Injuries, healing, roster moves aplenty, the Lightning end their 3 game road trip with a bout in Montreal tonight.

11 Depth on defense suddenly disappeared

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Jun 30, 2011 8:36 PM EDT

Four defensemen in the Tampa Bay Lightning system were not given qualifying offers, and three are now free agents. Even with 7 defensemen on the roster, the Bolts seem to suddenly lack depth on the blueline.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: Stevie, and former Lightning draft pick Brock Beukeboom at last year's draft. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

21 Question of the Week: What position should the Lightning take with their first round pick?

by Matt Amos from Raw Charge on Jun 16, 2011 4:09 PM EDT

You be the GM: What position should the Lightning take with their first round pick? The Raw Charge Question of the week.

8 Five questions, five answers series part 1: Tampa Bay Lightning prospects

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Sep 2, 2010 12:23 PM EDT

The first in a three post series, we ask other Lightning bloggers five questions about an aspect of the team. We ask five prospect related questions to Pete Choquette today.

14 Lightning continue to solidify roster; re-sign Downie, ink Jones

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Aug 25, 2010 6:16 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Lightning put Steve Downie under contract for two-years. Meanwhile, they have added Randy Jones to the blue line.

5 Raised expectations breeding defensive doubts for Lightning

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Jul 23, 2010 1:21 PM EDT

With the acquisition of Simon Gagne, there seems to be a new perception that the Lightning need to bring in a big name on defense. Hold your horses...

3 Tampa Bay announces qualifying offers to 10

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Jun 16, 2010 6:29 PM EDT

Qualifying offers went out to 10 Lightning RFA's today. Find out who here

10 Without a GM, Lightning lack answers to Free Agent questions

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on May 20, 2010 9:45 AM EDT

While the Lightning General Manager and CEO search continues, all we're left with is idle speculation about the future of the roster. Just who do you think, of the Lightning's UFA's, should the team retain?

Opening night and season blight: Lightning host Hurricanes (preview)

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Apr 6, 2010 11:57 AM EDT

It's opening night for the Tampa Bay Rays as they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Fie-- wait, what's that? We cover hockey here? Sorry, my bad. Lightning host the Hurricanes at Times Palace. Here's your preview.

4 Coach Jim Johnson returned to Norfolk Admirals by Lightning

by John Fontana from Raw Charge on Apr 3, 2010 3:50 PM EDT

Another shakeup among coaches has taken place in Tampa as Jim Johnson is returned to the Norfolk Admirals for their final playoff push of the AHL season.

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