Tag: Toronto Maple Leafs
An Irreverent Attack in the Cathedral of Hockey: The Bigoted Assault on Percy Gibbons
For Toronto Maple Leaf fans of a certain vintage, Maple Leaf Gardens was only the “Cash Box on Carlton”.[1] During the transition to and in the 1980’s, the standings and the Harold Ballard Circus proved nothing sacred was taking place on the ice. Still, for those with real Stanley Cup memories and deep connections […]
A Second Departure From Toronto for Randy Carlyle
This week the Toronto Maple Leafs terminated head coach Randy Carlyle’s tenure with the club and, perhaps, put an end to his suffering. After two complete seasons (one shortened) and two partials, one playoff appearance featuring a soul canibalizing game seven loss to the Boston Bruins, turnover at the top of executive hierarchy and excision […]
With Belfour, Leafs Still Solid
The Toronto Maple leafs hocky club begins its 35th training camp since it last embraced the pro hockey’s blessed vessel, the Stanley Cup. And wouldnt you know it, ornery fans are doing what they do best: complain. Read More
