Sad Tale of Bry(i)ans
By HOWARD BERGER TORONTO (May 21) – Somehow, I don’t think this was the plan. Amid much anticipation, celebration and glorification, the two Bry(i)ans came to town – one with a ‘y’; the other with an ‘i’. Both planning, ultimately, on a parade up Bay Street. Both, instead, paraded onto Bay St. from the front [...]
Leaf Fans Losing the Love
By HOWARD BERGER TORONTO (May 20) – Somethin’ is changin’ in Leafs Nation. After years – even decades – of falling and remaining unconditionally in love with players wearing the blue and white, the ground is finally beginning to shift. And, not so subtly. It is borne of exasperation; of hope and promise gone awry. [...]
Stastny Another Terrific Option For Leafs
By HOWARD BERGER TORONTO (May 18) – At some point before next season, the Maple Leafs will be obliged to spend between $5 and $6.5 million to add strength up the middle. That’s pretty much a given. As mentioned in my past two offerings here, such a commitment cannot be made to Tyler Bozak. The open market [...]
Lingering Leaf Thoughts
By HOWARD BERGER TORONTO (May 17) – I am increasingly bewildered why so many hockey observers in this neck of the woods – experienced reporters and columnists among them – refuse to acknowledge the remarkable achievement of the Boston Bruins on Monday night. There appears incapability (or unwillingness) to view the 5-4 overtime victory in [...]
Leafs Should Pursue David Clarkson
By HOWARD BERGER TORONTO (May 16) - With all the gab about pending free agent Tyler Bozak, here’s an idea: Maple Leafs decide, now, to give Joe Colborne a full-time opportunity in Bozak’s spot and use the money saved to make a trade, or open-market bid, for Toronto boy David Clarkson. Among the cast of forwards [...]
Day After the Night Before
By HOWARD BERGER TORONTO (May 15) – If misery loves company, fans of the Maple Leafs and Barrie Colts ought to swap tales about Monday night. As the Leafs were breaking hearts in Boston, Colts were suffering unspeakable misfortune in Game 7 of the Ontario Hockey League championship. Bo Horvat of the London Knights broke a 2-2 [...]
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