Photo by John Babiak/Bucs Nation Web links on the Buccaneers. Giants at Bucs odds: Giants are 7-point underdogs - Big Blue ViewOf course they are Why Bruce Arians has a lot to live up to in the NFC SouthTampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians is the odd man out in the NFC South when it comes to Super Bowl experience. Bad news for Brees in New Orleans could open a door in Tampa BayThe Saints quarterback could miss six games with a thumb injury, which means the NFC South may be up for grabs after all. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the top team in the NFC SouthIt may be hard to believe, but after two weeks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit atop the NFC South. A Test For Ronald Jones - JoeBucsFan.comBucs coaches and officials spent a lot of time this offseason building the confidence of second-year running back Ronald Jones. Bucs Sign WR Amara Darboh to Practice SquadThe Buccaneers made their first practice squad move since the start of the season on Monday, a switch at wide receiver with former third-round pick Amara Darboh arriving and Emanuel Hall departing

Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Please don’t get hurt. The Lightning -The Tampa Bay Lightning spent yesterday getting ready for today’s preseason tilt against Carolina. Day six. ??#BoltsCamp pic.twitter.com/ZbSNjZ2yA8— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 17, 2019 Our first preseason action of the year goes tomorrow inside @amaliearena! All seven of our preseason games WILL be livestreamed on https://t.co/oI5FYVtra2 within our #Bolts TV market. pic.twitter.com/XIiQWM6Q10— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 By many accounts, the practice was a high-spirited, competitive affair. Physicality ramping up at today’s scrimmage. A few big hits dished out, some pushing and shoving, some slashes behind the play. Guys are fighting for spots, and the competition is fierce. #Bolts— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) September 16, 2019 "When camp's hard, when it's detailed, when you set the tone immediately, it gives you a better chance to have that good start which we've had the last couple of years."#BoltsCamp | Derek Lalonde: pic.twitter.com/7zoqbEmYKH— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 Early on, the team’s younger goalies, Spencer Martin and Zach Fucale, made quite the impression. Victor Hedman calls for the puck and gets it in the slot. Spencer Martin makes a nice save to deny. #Bolts pic.twitter.com/RbiOID4ibj— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) September 16, 2019 Nice snag by Zach Fucale on this backhand shot by Pat Maroon. #Bolts pic.twitter.com/SbQOgvrDjr— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) September 16, 2019 Brothers Cal Foote and Nolan Foote are keeping spirits high. On having the Foote brothers at camp: "It's fun having the brothers out there. There's a little bit of ribbing going on. As a group, they're picking each other up."#BoltsCamp | Jon Cooper: pic.twitter.com/xIqmrshQ02— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 -Speaking of keeping spirits high, Lightning captain Steven Stamkos had some words of advice for the young’uns: “Have fun.” On giving advice to the prospects during preseason: "Just go out there and play your game. Have fun. There's a reason you got selected to play for this organization."#BoltsCamp | Steven Stamkos: pic.twitter.com/i8fie5juaz— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 -For those going to Lightning games: Beer! .@cigarcitybeer, now served on home ice. ?? : https://t.co/lqhiilQYbV pic.twitter.com/g0nfQhNMwR— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 -At one point during the afternoon, the Lightning hinted at something brewing with Lightning forward Mathieu Joseph and his brother. Check back later. @mathjoseph7 | @pojoseph15 pic.twitter.com/JxcicfubhQ— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 Later on that evening, they posted it: Two brothers living the dream. Two different people, but an integral part of each other.Get to know @mathjoseph7 and @pojoseph15: pic.twitter.com/jlOce5orcz— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 16, 2019 -Geo broke down a fun trade tree yesterday for Joni Pitkanen. So... why are we talking about the Joni Pitkanen trade tree? Well, the Lightning traded that fourth overall pick to the Flyers! Pitkaknen ended up having a pretty decent career, but it wasn’t as good, or as long, as the three players selected before him: Rick Nash, Kari Lehtonen, and Jay Bouwmeester. The players that followed don’t exactly have super star written on them either, though many had 500+ game careers. But the trade was still a bit controversial at the time for the Lightning.. -Lightning Made Hockey has a few spots left in their Hero League. Not all Heroes wear capes - some wear really cool hockey jerseys. Teachers, Medical staff, Veterans, Fire Fighters, Police Officers and Warriors - your last chance to sign up for our Heroes League! Few spots are left so snag yours up today!! https://t.co/4W6hgVGgcR pic.twitter.com/xZ8XU2wG99— Lightning Made Hockey (@LightningMade) September 16, 2019 The Solar Bears -The Orlando Solar Bears announced a huge shift in their regular season schedule this past Friday. Tracey wrote about the changes yesterday. On Friday, with the regular season opener less than a month away, the team announced changes to 25 percent of their full slate, rescheduling 16 home games and 2 road games. These changes are mostly due to building conflicts with the Amway Center’s other tenant, the Orlando Magic. The Game -Looks like there won’t be a lockout next season. Hoorary! The NHLPA announced today that the Executive Board has declined to reopen the CBA with the NHL following the 2019-20 season. The current CBA remains in effect through the 2021-22 season. The NHLPA advised the League of its decision earlier today. pic.twitter.com/IdZZT9HXL7— NHLPA (@NHLPA) September 16, 2019 -Although it’s early, the New York Rangers are already making roster cuts. Francois Brassard, Ryan Gropp, Tom McCollum, Ville Meskanen, and Ty Ronning have all been assigned to Training Camp with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Furthermore, Nico Gross and Hunter Skinner have been assigned to their junior teams in the OHL (the Oshawa Generals and the London Knights, respectively). -The Philadelphia Flyers extended Travis Konecny yesterday. Per Flyers, $5.5M AAV https://t.co/lTWVl9a1FY— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 16, 2019 -Scott Wheeler broke down his fantasy hockey rankings for the Calder. (pay-walled) My annual fantasy hockey ranking of the top 20 Calder Trophy candidates: https://t.co/QaVnonY89s pic.twitter.com/v0dJG5en6p— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) September 16, 2019 -Connor McDavid isn’t afraid to get involved with off-ice issues, including labor talks and other political issues. “I definitely have an interest in [labor talks]. I think you should,” McDavid told ESPN earlier this summer. “It’s our livelihood. It’s a lot of money on the line for all our players. I want to be involved. I think the players that came before me have been involved and it’s important to keep that going.” -Mitch Marner reportedly got two offer sheets: From what I was told a while ago the 2 offer sheets to Marner were Minny and Columbus....Wanted to be a Leaf— Matthew Barnaby (@MattBarnaby3636) September 16, 2019 -Bob McKenzie has taken a crack at the 2020 NHL Entry-Level Draft rankings. The 2020 NHL Draft campaign opens with naming rights belonging to Alexis Lafreniere. Whether it remains the Alexis Lafreniere Draft, well, that’s another question. -I bet you didn’t know you needed a spreadsheet that looks at every NHL team’s schedule in terms of rest and fatigue. 2019-20 NHL Schedule (Rest and Fatigue)https://t.co/lPILzNfzQ9 pic.twitter.com/yXsFq0HQZs— Andy (@BetAndyBet) September 16, 2019 -EP Rinkside’s Pipeline Show released a new episode yesterday. It is unlocked over at EP. This week we wrap up the Western Hockey League team-by-team previews with the help of four more WHL General Managers plus there is a makeshift preview for the one team that chose not to participate. -Those who were caught in the devastating Humboldt Broncos bus crash and survived continue to be an inspiration. As a 20-year-old kid you never expect anything in your life like that to take place, let alone be a part of it. There was no way to prepare for something of that magnitude because the bus is your safe haven as a hockey player. The bus is a place for laughs with the team and making many good memories that can now only be cherished from photos and videos. But now being on a bus is forever associated with the day that shook the nation, a day no one saw coming, and a day that I will never forget. Sixteen of the people I spent close to everyday with are now no longer here. Thirteen of my teammates left being survivors of the Humboldt bus crash not knowing what comes next after something that will never make sense to any of us. -Here’s a fan post from the Ice Garden that’s both entertaining and adorable. A while ago I was presented with a question from my daughter, ”Does Elsa play hockey?”

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