Firing cannons is a long-standing tradition at Raymond James Stadium. It is a signature element of their home game experience. The Pirate Ship fires cannons when the Bucs run out of the tunnel.

The culmination of three years of development and construction, $168.5 million Raymond ... landmarks of RJ Stadium is Bucaneer Cove, which features the 103-foot long pirate ship.

After a brief hiatus from outdoor games, the NHL announced today that the Bruins will travel to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning at Raymond James Stadium ... though having a pirate ship on site ...

There have been no official proposals for what the Bucs will do once their lease ends in 2028, but ownership is talking about stadium improvements, not a replacement.