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Raw Charge's question of the week is what are the biggest surprises in the NHL so far this season?

Marty St. Louis is happy again in Tampa. What a difference five months make.

What is the most overrated/overhyped story of the 2010 NHL offseason?

Simon Gagne rumors have popped up in Tampa. But unlike the local beat writer hyping the potential, we try to ground the rumor on the fact there are health issues, and cost issues the Bolts can't ignore.

  The NHL has always been a cutting edge sports league (*snicker*) and we're about to see a prime example of their innovative design, when they cram the entire offseason into 2 weeks. No, really....

New Jersey Devils fans may want most of the Devils with NTCs on their contracts gone, but I explain why fans should expect them to stay Devils for them. This post deals with thoughts on NTCs, why they shouldn't be waived, and discusses buyouts.

He's called a lot of things, nickname wise, but Marty St. Louis is the heart and soul of the Lightning. News is St. Louis is growing disgruntled with all the losing, and may seek a trade depending on the future laid out for the club this off-season.

A helpful guide to get Ducks fans through the off-season.

It is that time of year to wonder just what went wrong with the Lightning, but sometimes the laments are overlooking grander problems with the team. Case in point - blaming a lack of acquisition at the trade deadline on the Lightning's failings of recent.

The long hot summer of the NHL off-season continues. But rejoice, fans, as the Raw Charge open thread and link dump is now here!