The Syracuse Crunch opened training camp on Monday, three weeks ahead of the first weekend of the 2021 regular season. The Crunch are in an unique situation in more ways than one this year. For one, they are under strict COVID-19 protocols as the pandemic rages on around the world. For another, the AHL team is being expected to meld two organizations together — the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers — after the three sides struck a deal to create a dual affiliate for this season. Oh, and I should also mention there’s about ten junior-eligible players on the team whole will be trying to learn the pro game as the CHL season is in limbo.
Lightning Round: Syracuse Crunch head coach Benoit Groulx on turning two teams into one
