TORONTO (Dec. 22) — For whatever it’s worth (and I think many would agree), my criteria for the James Norris Memorial Trophy in today’s National Hockey League is a defenseman capable of putting up a minimum 60 points… and a… Read More
TORONTO (July 8) — In responding to my “How Delusion Festers” blog of late–Friday (http://bit.ly/2KXRIF4) — and, particularly, to my long–held conviction that the Maple Leafs will likely not win the Stanley Cup without a Norris Trophy type on the… Read More
Twenty–four years after trading for a guy named Sundin at the 1994 NHL Draft in Hartford, the Leafs chose a guy named Sandin Friday night in Dallas. Will Rasmus turn out anything close to Mats? In the meantime…
TORONTO (June… Read More
TORONTO (July 18) — It is rather puzzling that people who observe the Leafs for a living, and those that root for the club with their entire soul, have lost appreciation for veterans Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk.
Particularly… Read More
TORONTO (May 22) — As part of his popular, weekend–notes column on Sunday, Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun posed an interesting question: “In watching [William] Nylander playing alongside Nicklas Backstrom [with Sweden at the World Hockey Championships], I couldn’t… Read More
TORONTO (May 9) — If you are wondering, in part, how the dramatic improvement of the Toronto Maple Leafs has influenced their loyal fans, consider this: While reacting, en masse, to a blog I wrote over the weekend, the majority… Read More
TORONTO (Feb. 22) — Yes, Tuesday night’s free–for–all at the Air Canada Centre provided wonderful entertainment for those in attendance and many others watching on TSN. Jake Gardiner scored in overtime to give the Maple Leafs a 5–4 victory over… Read More
TORONTO (Dec. 23) — How unusual it was, still, to see the once–proud Colorado Avalanche looking so downtrodden and hopeless against the Maple Leafs on Thursday night. A 6–0 loss at the Pepsi Center flattered the home team while cementing… Read More
TORONTO (Nov. 1) — It will be a tell–tale sign that the young Maple Leafs are maturing when the club approaches a double–header like this past weekend with more of a competitive edge and less satisfaction.
Though it yielded zero… Read More
By HOWARD BERGERTORONTO (July 10) — Where on Earth did time go?
As I was penning the headline to this blog, I nearly wrote, “Debating the Leafs — One Week Later.” Then it hit me: The Connor McDavid draft… Read More
By HOWARD BERGER
TORONTO (Jan. 18) – Yes, Phil Kessel is a streaky, prolific scorer. No, he will never win the Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy. And, maybe, he is worthy of his $8 million-a-season price tag with the Toronto… Read More
Babcock Situation Intruging
Still Think Leafs Will Be Fine
Perspective, Leafs Nation
Again – That Enormous Task
Catching Up with the Leafs
Over to You, Babs
Are the Leafs Good Enough?
Babcock Made The Difference
Dubas Isn’t Done
Leafs, Bruins Starting To Pull Away
Does Kyle Have Another Move?
Leafs Need One More Piece
Leafs’ Task is Somewhat Clear
Leafs–Blues “Still In Touch”
Babcock Needs a Playoff Win
Leafs Will Figure Something Out
So, Who Can Kyle Trade?
Wild Card–2 Best For The Leafs
Lock The Doors, Larry
Is Simmonds Worth Nylander?
Leafs Won’t Mortgage at Deadline
Andersen Situation Double–Edged
Time For Nylander To Pick It Up
Imagine Kyle Going Hard For The Prize
Leafs, Today, Are NHL’s Best
Rielly Closing the Gap — Finally
My Top 20 NHL Jerseys
Marner Will Be The Big Challenge
Grapes Slowing, But Still Poignant
Leafs Should Target Parayko
Matthews is Truly Remarkable
Leafs “Can” Do Whatever They Wish
Nylander Contract Fair (and Movable)
Leafs Record Great… And Bizarre
Dubas Needs To Act Fairly Soon