TORONTO (Oct. 31) — While watching the Maple Leafs get stunningly out–played by the San Jose Sharks in northern–California Monday night (the 3–2 final score did not reflect the lop–sided essence of the match), it occurred to me that the… Read More
Busted flat in Baton Rouge; waiting for a train…And I’s feelin’ near as faded as my jeans.
TORONTO (May 7) — I was cruising along a highway north of the city the other night when Janis Joplin’s 1971 anthem,… Read More
TORONTO (Feb. 1) — We’re looking at a dead heat for No. 1 news story in North America right now between the Iowa Caucus on Monday and the unveiling of the new Toronto Maple Leafs logo on Tuesday. In Des… Read More
TORONTO (Nov. 21) — Happy six–month anniversary, Mike Babcock.
It was back on May 21 that you peered into a bevy of cameras at 40 Bay St. and promised “pain.” You delivered — for about five weeks. Now, the discomfort… Read More
THE RIVALRY CONTINUES
MAPLE LEAFS vs. CANADIENS, 7:00, AIR CANADA CENTRE – SPORTSNETBy HOWARD BERGERTORONTO (Oct. 8) — It wasn’t supposed to be this way.A hard salary cap in the National Hockey League, most believed, would make … Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (Mar. 10) – One of the most thorough hockey publications of the year is the annual “Future Watch” edition of The Hockey News – expertly assembled by my friend, Brian Costello. It was delivered to me… Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (Jan. 2) – Perhaps on New Year’s Day, 2057, hockey pundits around here will be reflecting nostalgically on the first-ever Bridgestone Winter Classic involving a Canadian team: Wednesday’s 3-2 shoot-out win by the Maple Leafs over… Read More
By HOWARD BERGERTORONTO (May 22) – With the Maple Leafs golfing and looking ahead to more improvement next season, it’s time for me to look back once again – into the NHL’s past.If you follow this corner, you … Read More
The Sound of Silence
Still Not Convinced
Was It The Leafs’ Biggest Gaffe?
Again — Why Not Rick?
A Big Moment… But How Big?
Flag Waving Has Started Early
The Laughable Maple Leafs
Talking Mike Babcock
Sittler, Kelly and Pyramid Power
It’s That Date Again
So, What Now, Leafs Nation?
Overkill Like We’ve Never Seen
Not Looking Great For Babcock
And the Journey Continues…
Bruins Had Net Advantage
Really, It’s Not Complicated
If Freddy Is Ready, Leafs Can Win
Forget Sheldon Keefe — For Now
Sorry, But This One’s On Freddy
Leafs Playoff Path Is Wide Open
Leafs Need More From 34
There’s No Place Like Road
Let’s Temper Babcock Hostility
Write it Down: The Leafs in 6
Would The Leafs Trade Kadri?
Leafs Will Have to Make History
Sweet Revenge For John Tavares
The Pulse of Leafs Nation
Will Freddy Be Ready?
Nothing Matters Until Apr. 11
Babcock Situation Intruging
Still Think Leafs Will Be Fine
Perspective, Leafs Nation
Again – That Enormous Task
Catching Up with the Leafs