Why Can’t The Leafs Be Honest? TORONTO (Jan. 4) — “Yeah, I don’t know. I hope so. That’s obviously the goal.” In precisely 11 words, Auston Matthews spoke, on Thursday, more …

2 days ago · Morgan Rielly Needs a Change TORONTO (Jan. 30) — He would sleep on a bed of nails before quitting on the Maple Leafs. But, it’s still time. Morgan Rielly has accomplished all …

Hockey/baseball reporter at THE FAN-590 for 23 years (1988-2011), and original from September 1992 launch of Canada’s first all-sports radio station. Covered Toronto Blue Jays 1992 and …

Everyone is Missing the Mark — Again TORONTO (Jan. 15) — Here we go. Groundhog Day. As always at this time of year, fans and media implore the Maple Leafs to add “depth pieces” prior …

Hockey/baseball reporter at THE FAN-590 for 23 years (1988-2011), and original from September 1992 launch of Canada’s first all-sports radio station. Covered Toronto Blue Jays 1992 and …

Why Can’t The Leafs Be Honest? TORONTO (Jan. 4) — “Yeah, I don’t know. I hope so. That’s obviously the goal.” In precisely 11 words, Auston Matthews spoke, on Thursday, more …

Dec 17, 2024 · Are We Being Seduced Again? TORONTO (Dec. 17) — After 31 games this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have amassed 40 points. After 31 games last season, the …

Nov 25, 2024 · Is Anyone Going To Say It? TORONTO (Nov. 25) — Surely, there’s a candidate amid local hockey scribes to tell the denizens of Leafs Nation the boldface truth: their favorite …

Nov 12, 2024 · The Leafs Look Bored — Already TORONTO (Oct. 26) — That was quite a badge of honor the Maple Leafs anointed their new bench boss on Thursday. “Oh, right, you used to …

Oct 23, 2024 · Watch, Admire… and Remember TORONTO (Oct. 22) — Too bad, for the Maple Leafs and their fans, we aren’t six months down the road. Were this Apr. 22, 2025, I suspect …