The Philadelphia Hotel Caper TORONTO (Dec. 14) — Of all the stories I’ve told from my 17 seasons covering the Toronto Maple Leafs on radio at The FAN–590, this one stands alone. So claims my 28–year–old son, Shane, a lifelong follower of the Blue…

1 day ago · 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 he can in blue and white. Certainly, in Toronto blue and white. Were he and the hockey club …

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.

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 Maple Leafs had amassed 40 points.

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 our city would be on its collective ear.

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 to the National Hockey League trade deadline. Nothing too risky. Just nibble around the edges. …

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 sincerely and genuinely than the team that pays him $13.25 million to score goals. The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs was asked if his mystery ailment can be remedied at some point this season.

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 team is a better team without Auston Matthews. If I were the wagering sort, my dough would be on Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star, among the few in the mainstream media unaffected by the Blue and White aura.

Nov 12, 2024 · Howard: Contrast the boredom of the Leafs, their at times lethargic play, with the tremendous start of the Winnipeg Jets. It is not realistic to expect the Jets to continue an almost perfect record, but their drive, discipline, solid all round play, and all-world goalie Connor Hellybuck, are providing some exciting hockey, that hopefully translates in to playoff success.

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.