* Phil Esposito, Tampa Bay Lightning founding father, is properly acknowledged with that statue in front of the Amalie Arena. Espo is part of the pantheon of special, societal contributors–from Bobby Bowden to Dick Greco–who have been so honored while they’re still with us.
But here’s something that takes esteem and respect to a new level: a stamp. Esposito and Bolts’ general manager Steve Yzerman are among Canadian hockey greats who will soon be immortalized on Canada Post stamps. What an honor. In fact, quelle honneur.
* Remember last year’s Bucs opener and the ugly, bad-decision debut of Jameis Winston? One year–and 20 games later–it can seem that not nearly enough has changed. But, at least the Marcus Mariota references haven’t returned. Yet.