TORONTO (May 8) — Perhaps never in the professional sports annals of this city has a pair of clubs — 12 nights apart — rendered the six–month–long regular season so thoroughly pointless.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, after… Read More
TORONTO (Oct. 3) — In my last blog, I wrote that the Maple Leafs are “deep and talented enough” to play in the Stanley Cup semifinals next spring. What I didn’t write is that Round 2 could be their biggest… Read More
TORONTO (May 15) — A confluence of adventure just before 6 p.m. Eastern on Sunday would suggest the majority of TV watchers in this city — perhaps nationwide — missed the fallout from last October’s playoff struggle between the Toronto… Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (July 14) – Here’s a prediction: Steve Spott will be the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Take it to the bank.
Precisely when this will happen remains a mystery but I’m thinking two… Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (May 5) – Methinks the Toronto Raptors stole some hearts the past couple of weeks – and not by accident. For a brief time, this was an all-basketball city. With the Maple Leafs golfing (as usual);… Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (Apr. 28) – One thing we can say about teams that call Air Canada Centre home: When they make the playoffs, they tend to overachieve. Of course, it is all relative. Neither the Maple Leafs last… Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (Apr. 20) – If you aren’t altogether sure of the immense gulf that exists between the Maple Leafs and any of the Stanley Cup contenders, watch Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. After two minutes, you’ll… Read More
By HOWARD BERGERTORONTO (Dec. 10) – Despite the impassioned breakdown of talks on Thursday between the NHL and the NHL Players Association, signs continue to point toward a potential truce.Though an official resumption of collective bargaining has yet … 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