TORONTO (Sep. 27) — Mike Babcock told The Athletic last week he had a strong sense that the naming of a captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs will be “obvious to most”. Adding further intrigue is that the interview with… Read More
TORONTO (Sep. 26) — So, nearly one month into the critical Autumn ratings period, the tall foreheads at 1 Mount Pleasant Rd. have given the green light for yet another programming overhaul at Sportsnet–590.
I’ll say one thing for Rogers:… Read More
TORONTO (Sep. 25) — The alleged incident involving Auston Matthews last May in Scottsdale shouldn’t be about the captaincy of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Given that it frightened a woman in the middle of the night, it cuts much deeper.… Read More
TORONTO (Sep. 22) — Not much about the deterioration of the Toronto Argonauts surprises me anymore, but I admit to gasping at the announced attendance–figure for Friday night’s home game against the Grey Cup–champion Calgary Stampeders. Apparently, 9,819 souls made… Read More
TORONTO (Sep. 20) — Yes, they attempted to strengthen an undervalued asset by signing veteran Michal Neuvirth to a professional tryout. Nor did the Toronto Maple Leafs have control over Neuvirth incurring “body soreness” (whatever that means) in the first… Read More
Can any team survive under the cap for nearly a decade with two players (Tavares and Matthews) eating up $23.6 million in cap room? Which may rise to $40.5 million for four players if Nylander settles on $6 million and … 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 (Sep. 5) — Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas claims he is “confident” of signing restricted free agent Mitch Marner before a chunk of training camp is lost (cautionary note: the club’s first workout in St. John’s is “Friday… Read More
TORONTO (Sep. 1) — Spend now. Flee the premises. Strip later. Ruin countless careers and reputations beneath upper–management personnel, all of which are handsomely rewarded with bonuses for paring salary. This is not solely the domain of Rogers Communications. Many… Read More
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Asset Management… or Insanity?
Leafs/Auston Are All Talk, No Action
COVID Killed The Radio Stars
Murray Sustains Timely Ailment
The Leafs Are Still Soul–less
The Ron MacLean Phenomenon
Karlsson to Leafs Still on the Table
“Only Elliotte Friedman Is Safe”
The Faulty Maple Leafs Myth
McCown Will Have A Long Recovery
Keeping the Charade Alive
Comparisons Are Rather Insulting
Lazy Leafs Refuse to Learn
Remembering the Leafs Radio Years
The Leafs Need Some Courage
Why Treliving Needs His Own Coach
One Leafs Scribe Told It Straight
Recalling My Demise At The FAN–590
Easy Path Ahead For Invisible Auston
Be Very Careful With Mitch Marner
Media Madness Envelops Leafs Land
It’s All Looking So Familiar
Was Matthews Speaking Sincerely?
The Shanahan/Leafs Conundrum
The Sad Legacy of Failure Continues
Is Kyle Sticking It To the Leafs?
There’s Only One Player To Trade
Kyle Dubas Boldly Saved the Day
Bowen Says Goodbye — Almost
Don’t Get Too Excited, Leafs Nation
If Leafs Win Another, Look Out
Nightmare Scenario For The Leafs
Seixeiro Said It (Very) Straight