The main headline of the day is obviously the 2021 Super Bowl, which will be decided between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs and by coincidence will take place at the home of the Buccaneers – Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Just getting here isn’t enough. pic.twitter.com/GOfrazF93S
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 7, 2021
Tampa Bay has already reached a very impressive achievement, with all three local major league teams – the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – advancing to the championship game in the same season. Also don’t forget the Tampa Bay Rowdies, who also won the USL Championship Eastern Conference this season. Now, the Bucs have a real chance to win the second title for the city since the Lightning won the Stanley Cup last autumn.
Just giving the home team some silver luck with the #stanleycup @Buccaneers @nfl @TBLightning @nhl @CityofTampa @SuperBowl @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/DCrnfTbkFG
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) February 6, 2021
The Lightning players are currently in Nashville, preparing for the game against the Predators and reportedly will be watching the Super Bowl in their hotel. Another interesting coincidence: Steven Stamkos is having his 31st Birthday today; what a great present it would be for him if the Bucks win the title.
LFG @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/4c6VAroNIM
— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) January 24, 2021
Geo wrote an article, trying to find equivalents between the Bolts and the Bucks roster, there are some very fun comparisons [Raw Charge]
TE Rob Gronkowski – F Pat Maroon
Gronkowski is a big man and a big dork. It came out during the press rounds that he tricked the Bucs coaching staff during offseason workouts by recording a bunch of videos of him doing sprints in different shirts and sending them in each day instead of doing the work every day. I can also see Pat Maroon being the kind of guy to do the same and he also has a big personality. They also both will play tough, with Gronkowski being one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL.
Lightning Links
The Syracuse Crunch opened the 2020-21 regular season with a big victory over the Utica Comets. Gabriel Fortier scored twice, Peter Abbandonato added two assists.
CRUNCH WIN!!!
We roll over the Comets, 6-1. pic.twitter.com/HLYNRMJxGp
— Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) February 7, 2021
Unfortunately the Orlando Solar Bears couldn’t keep the result after Friday’s victory against the Florida Everblades and lost to them 1-4 on Saturday’s night.
Matthew Spencer tallies a late third-period goal, but the ‘Blades take this one and our three-game win streak comes to an end.#ORLatFLA pic.twitter.com/Kadk635w62
— Orlando Solar Bears (@OrlandoHockey) February 7, 2021
A new episode of the Recharge: Begin Again, a behind-the-scenes documentary film by the Lightning, was released yesterday.
Recharge: Begin Again.
A new journey starts now. ⚡️
Watch: https://t.co/n7CydMi1Yw pic.twitter.com/oMGDDTKxUY
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) February 7, 2021
Hockey News
Mathieu Joseph’s brother Pierre-Olivier scored his first NHL goal, but his Pittsburgh Penguins still lost to the New York Islanders.
LET’S HEAR IT FOR P.O JOSEPH ON HIS FIRST NHL GOAL! pic.twitter.com/wHd7y6Y1FZ
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 7, 2021
The Toronto Maple Leafs have become the second NHL team after the New York Rangers to sign a partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). As a part of the deal, the Leafs will provide marketing coordination and support and will host a future Secret Dream Gap Tour game.
In continuing our support of women’s hockey and commitment to growing the game, we are proud to announce a formal partnership with the @PWHPA today 🤝
Learn more about today’s announcement ⬇️ https://t.co/DLOVptLYKF pic.twitter.com/eYVeHB8HYL
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 6, 2021
A Derek Stepan acquisition didn’t work out well for the Ottawa Senators.
@FriedgeHNIC says #Sens are looking to trade Derek Stepan
Wants to be closer to family
— Kyle Bukauskas (@SNkylebukauskas) February 7, 2021
Apparently the NHL is considering moving the 2021 NHL Draft to 2022.
Dreger on TSN says the NHL is considering moving the 2021 draft to the summer of 2022, holding two drafts back-to-back. NHL GMs are very much in favour of this as are draft eligible players since they have not played much this year.
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) February 5, 2021
The Penguins have narrowed down their list for their potential general manager. According to Elliotte Friedman, the list now includes Patrik Allvin, Weekes, John Ferguson Jr., Michael Futa, Ron Hextall, Mark Hunter, Jason Karmanos and Chris MacFarland.
The @penguins are continuing to narrow down their list of general manager candidates.https://t.co/TWvq87XfEP
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 7, 2021
