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An AHL official's ruling results in a penalty shot in the 2026 Calder Cup Finals. Credit: Credit: AHL TV; FloHockey

AHL announcer goes off about ‘disgusting’ ref call in Calder Cup Finals

"That referee should never referee another game in the playoffs! That is disgusting! What a terrible call!"

By Matt Clapp OnJun 15, 2026 0
Steve Simmons

Steve Simmons explains reasoning around harsh John Chayka questions at Maple Leafs presser

"I almost consider Keith Pelley to be a friend... I just think in this instance, this job might be too big for him."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 5, 2026 0
Paul Bissonnette

Paul Bissonnette ‘out’ on Maple Leafs following John Chayka hiring: ‘I can’t f*cking root for him’

"Shane Doan was stabbed in the back, and I'm out. That's it."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 4, 2026 0
Toronto Maple Leafs front office

Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons posits damning questions to Maple Leafs CEO over John Chayka hiring

"Words were used like 'con artist,' 'liar,' 'salesman.'"

By Sean Keeley OnMay 4, 2026 0
Joe Bowen shows love to Toronto Maple Leafs fans on his final home broadcast. Credit: Prime Video

Joe Bowen delivers heartfelt sign-off on final home broadcast after tribute from Maple Leafs, fans

"The Toronto Maple Leafs will once again hoist Lord Stanley's Chalice. And yes, I'm disappointed it didn't happen on my watch."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 14, 2026 0
Maple Leafs radio broadcaster Joe Bowen

Joe Bowen says broadcasting road games off TV monitors factored into his retirement

"That's not what I signed up for."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2026 0
Keith Olbermann and Linda Cohn

Linda Cohn fires back at Keith Olbermann: ‘I hope you get the help you need’

Linda Cohn responded to Keith Olbermann on Friday after the former ESPN anchor attacked her for defending Auston Matthews' White House visit.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 27, 2026 0
Keith Olbermann and Linda Cohn

Keith Olbermann calls out Linda Cohn over Auston Matthews take

"We've indulged you all these years. That now ends."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 26, 2026 0
Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Auston Matthews #34 of Team United States celebrates after the game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Toronto columnist blasts Auston Matthews for White House visit

"But he failed in every respect as captain of the Leafs. Miserably."

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 26, 2026 0
Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander flashes middle finger to camera

Maple Leafs star William Nylander fined for obscene gesture

"Sorry about my moment of frustration today! didn't mean to upset anyone"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 27, 2026 0
David Alter

Toronto Maple Leafs beat reporter David Alter on being his own boss

"You're just able to go about your day and set your content plans as you see fit."

By Michael Grant OnJan 19, 2026 0
Sportsnet NHL reporter Anna Dua seconds before faceplanting in front of the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Photo Credit: Anna Dua on X (@AnnaNoelleDua)

Sportsnet reporter faceplants in front of ‘entire New York Rangers’

"I did, in front of the entire New York Rangers during their warm-up circles."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 17, 2025 0
Following a deal, Canada's Rogers Entertainment has a significant stake in several of Toronto's top sports teams. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Deal gives Canada’s Rogers Communications significant stake in several Toronto teams

"Arguably the most powerful sports ownership entity in the world has now officially been formed."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 3, 2025 0
Maple Leafs radio broadcaster Joe Bowen

Joe Bowen says next season will be his last with Toronto Maple Leafs

“Holy Mackinaw!” Joe Bowen’s run with the Leafs is coming to an end.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 13, 2025 0
Brad Marchand at a postgame press conference on May 18, 2025.

Brad Marchand claims Leafs’ fans and media ‘beat the pressure’ into the team

"You see the fans and the way they talk, they just beat the pressure into this team."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 19, 2025 0
Sam Reinhart during a May 16, 2025 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

TNT missed a Game 7 Panthers’ goal for a replay

"Reinhart just put the puck into the back of the net."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 19, 2025 0
May 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube (center dark suit) talks to his players during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

ESPN analysts slam ’embarrassing’ Maple Leafs after blowout loss

"The lack of emotion that I see, I would be pissed off. I would be sitting there dejected, at a loss for words as to how we just laid an egg..."

By Matt Yoder OnMay 15, 2025 0
LA Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke

TNT Sports to call three more NHL playoff games with remote broadcasters

Predictably, the decision was primarily made for financial reasons.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 23, 2025 0
An image from a Toronto Maple Leafs-Ottawa Senators ESPN2 playoff broadcast on April 20, 2025.

ESPN blasted for Leafs-Senators audio mix

"Audio engineers need to figure it out!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 20, 2025 0
Greg Millen

NHL world mourns former player, broadcaster Greg Millen’s death at 67

"Greg was a trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 7, 2025 0
Paul Bissonnette after learning of the Panthers trade for Brad Marchand on the final day of the NHL Trade Deadline.

Paul Bissonnette was distraught after learning about Panthers trade for ‘Mr. TNT’ Brad Marchand

"I said get out of the East, Brad!"

By Reice Shipley OnMar 7, 2025 0
SportsNet hockey announcer Chris Cuthbert, middle.

Chris Cuthbert executes reverse announcer jinx on NHL player’s first goal

"...looking for his first National Hockey League goal..."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 22, 2025 0
Maple Leafs radio broadcaster Joe Bowen

Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen takes first day off in 43 years to watch National Championship

"Go Irish!!!"

By Reice Shipley OnJan 21, 2025 0
The exterior of Scotiabank Arena ahead of a May 20, 2021 NHL playoff game. The arena is home to the MLSE-owned Leafs and Raptors.

TSN exits team-owning business, with Sportsnet parent Rogers buying control of MLSE

Canada's two big cable sports broadcasters are ending their joint operation of the company that owns the Leafs, Raptors, and more.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 18, 2024 1
Boston Bruins

Bruins-Maple Leafs Game 7 hits 12-year high on ABC, first round up 17% overall

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN networks are flying.

By Joe Lucia OnMay 7, 2024 1

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