TORONTO (Nov. 2) — It began, rather predictably, one month ago tonight: a 5–3 conquest of the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. The big gun, Auston Matthews, scoring twice; the big acquisition, Tyson Barrie, assisting twice. Frederik Andersen recording the… Read More
TORONTO (Sep. 10) — In lieu of an official pronouncement from Rogers Communications, we can assume that Jeff Blair has triumphantly annexed the afternoon–drive slot at Sportsnet–590 The FAN. And, if so, it’s a good choice. Unless the poobahs at… Read More
TORONTO (June 16) — A cynic would contend it is thoroughly emblematic of this city that our three “least–fashionable” sports teams have won championships in the past 6½ months. No disrespect to the Argonauts, Toronto F.C. or the Marlies, but… Read More
TORONTO (Mar. 15) — This website is blatantly hockey–centric, which belies the fervor with which I followed the National Football League during my teenage years in the 1970’s. What an era that was — with the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers,… Read More
TORONTO (Aug. 31) — I remember saying to myself: “Howard, just watch Dave Perkins. Observe the way he comports himself around athletes and you will learn immeasurably.” So, that’s what I did.
It was Aug. 17, 1987. At Pearson International… Read More
TORONTO (Jan. 11) — We can stack on another reason, for now, why the Toronto Maple Leafs — after a 1–7–2 October — have no chance of making the playoffs. As evidenced in recent losses to the New York Islanders,… Read More
By HOWARD BERGERTORONTO (Nov. 10) — After a glorious weekend in which the Maple Leafs and Raptors combined for four victories, you can bet there are plenty of smiles at 60 Bay St. today. Profits aside, Maple Leaf Sports … Read More
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All He Does Is Score, But…
What The Doctor Ordered
Keefe Is A Remarkable Story
2020 Cannot Be Worse
A Week Like None Other
Guess What? Freddy’s Already Tired
What Took So Long?
Burnout Is The Only Option
Right Now, The Leafs Are Doomed
Dubas Needs To Unload Salary
What An Absurd Correlation
The Leafs Are Absolute Darlings
First Intermission Will Need Spice
The Easy Way… The Only Way
“I’m Sad” Says Don Cherry
Don’t Look Beyond The Players
Going Behind The Scenes at Rogers
Is Coach’s Corner Really Dead?
The Other Side of Donald S.
The Most Dangerous Game
It’s All Very Confusing
The Leafs After One Month
Jim Gregory: 1935–2019
Seven Games To Go?
Lazy Leafs Are Fooling No One
Mike Rips Mike… Again
Serenity Has Enveloped Leafs Land
Yes, Jack Todd Had A Point
Way Too Early… Except For One
Healy Talks TV, Rogers… and Hockey
Battle Lines Drawn Early
The Leafs Will Tease, But Fall Short
Captain Obvious For The Leafs? Not So