Archive for May, 2008

Rumor of the Day

A few days ago we reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs - in their endless quest for a GM - landed an interview with Doug Armstrong, the former GM of the Dallas Stars.
Well don’t look now, but the rumor is that Mr. Armstrong cancelled his Toronto meeting and has made the decision to take the […]

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Nothing Left for Cup Keeper to See

Mike Bolt is the guy you always see standing next to the Stanley Cup. That’s his job. Where ever the cup goes, he goes. Seriously. No exceptions.
The always lovely Maxim magazine interviewed Bolt and got some pretty good answers to questions we’ve all wanted to ask.
Here’s a sample:
Who’s downed the most booze from the […]

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

When Toronto Grows Up…

… It wants to be just like the Detroit Red Wings. No, seriously!
Gord Kirke, a lawyer working for Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, has gone on the record saying that his organization is seeking to emulate the Red Wings’ style of solid drafting, excellent coaching and stocking the head office full of hockey knowledgeable people. […]

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Another Reason to Hate Osgood

Kirsten Bell.
I have no idea who this chick is, but she’s cute as hell and she’s talking about everyone’s favorite bitch; Chris Osgood.Why do the bitchy guys get all the love?
“Reports” People Magazine:
Maybe not a household name to non-hockey fans, but Bell says that growing up as a tomboy in Detroit, she considered Osgood “my […]

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Screw It! Burke to Toronto

Ok, when respectable hockey news outlets, such as The Hockey News, start reporting that Burke will end up in Toronto, you have to start asking yourself one thing: When did THN drink the Kool-Aid?
THN covering the story that Will. Not. Die.
Every executive I’ve spoken to over the past month says they’re convinced the Anaheim Ducks […]

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008