Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

[colchar]

Probably the comment about Siegel.

Good point.

One does not need to be a fan of O'Dog to see that Siegel is an arrogant little pissant.

 

[Nylanderthal]

Good point.

One does not need to be a fan of O'Dog to see that Siegel is an arrogant little pissant.

Why do you think that of Siegel though, that’s the more concerning question. Everyone knows O is a clown

 

[Apex Predator]

Why do you think that of Siegel though, that’s the more concerning question. Everyone knows O is a clown

James Mirtle is that you?

 

[pcruz]

I'm not sure you understand why every settlement attached to an allegation of criminal injury contains an NDA.

There is a process for accusing someone of a wrong-doing and there is the same process for that person to defend themselves.

Settling a criminal complaint is wrong.

It does not grant you any closure on the matter, all it does is give one party a monetary sum, and it clears the other party of the wrong-doing.

The difference between a non-disclosure agreement and the document you affirm once you settle a case is that the settlement is a completely voluntary action on the plaintiff's side.

I understand the difficulties associated with reliving some of the worst moments in one's life - I've been through some of them myself - but in cases of criminal activity where you had the courage to commence an information against a person you feel aggrieved you, you owe it to yourself and to society as a whole to continue that information all the way through to its resolution.

Otherwise, there was no point in commencing action. You will have ended up clearing that person of wrong-doing (in your specific case) going forward without a proper chance at justice.

Also, all settlements contain some form of gag-order regarding the information pertained in the court filings and the settlement agreement. There is very good reasons for this ban on publication, and they are enforced rather judiciously so as to ensure the integrity of all parties involved.

If you were to file a civil suit against another person with some sort of information, and then settle the matter before going to trial, you cannot take the settlement awards and then continue to accuse that person of having wronged you. At that point, you would be faced with defamation charges and would very likely lose.

That's why settling a case is a very serious thing to consider. You give up all rights to the claims you made in the information that started the case.

 

[jaric1862]

Who is making the lineup for Overdrive?

Coming off one of the wildest drafts in recent memory in the NHL and they lead off with the Jays lol

They do this all the time with Golf too

 

[keonsbitterness]

Who is making the lineup for Overdrive?

Coming off one of the wildest drafts in recent memory in the NHL and they lead off with the Jays lol

They do this all the time with Golf too

At least Bell/TSN covers golf. The Jays aren't a Bell property. Rogers must be laughing at all the free promotion.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

At least Bell/TSN covers golf. The Jays aren't a Bell property. Rogers must be laughing at all the free promotion.

Bell and TSN would lose out way more if they acted like the Jays didn’t exist. Sportsnet also still talks about the CFL despite not having the rights.

 

[stickty111]

The replacement co hosts seem to be better than the main guys on Overdrive. I praise Jonas and MJ a lot but Gord was pretty good today too which surprised me. His knowledge on other sports you could tell was lacking but you like the effort. Unlike Noodles who knows nothing and doesn't try either.
I especially liked Gord's comment about the false narrative that Leafs are bad defensively. He said something like "you know there is a misconception about the Leafs. People think they are this leaky team defensively who gives up a lot of chances, if you look at the stats, Leafs are one of the better teams in that area. Their HDCA is in the top 10".
Credit to Hayes for once, he has even said for some time Leafs are a good defensive team. He agreed today too and said they are good and have been for a couple years now.

 

[garce]

The replacement co hosts seem to be better than the main guys on Overdrive. I praise Jonas and MJ a lot but Gord was pretty good today too which surprised me. His knowledge on other sports you could tell was lacking but you like the effort. Unlike Noodles who knows nothing and doesn't try either.
I especially liked Gord's comment about the false narrative that Leafs are bad defensively. He said something like "you know there is a misconception about the Leafs. People think they are this leaky team defensively who gives up a lot of chances, if you look at the stats, Leafs are one of the better teams in that area. Their HDCA is in the top 10".
Credit to Hayes for once, he has even said for some time Leafs are a good defensive team. He agreed today too and said they are good and have been for a couple years now.

I was really down on Gord for his leaf lunch appearances with Petrillo which I thought were condescending and obnoxious. But this week on overdrive it seems his know it all smug act has been toned down considerably. He’s still mildly irritating but knowledgeable and not so overbearing. I always felt his play by play was good, nice to hear him just being a normal radio guy.

 

[Anthrax442]

I was really down on Gord for his leaf lunch appearances with Petrillo which I thought were condescending and obnoxious. But this week on overdrive it seems his know it all smug act has been toned down considerably. He’s still mildly irritating but knowledgeable and not so overbearing. I always felt his play by play was good, nice to hear him just being a normal radio guy.

AP brought out the worst in everyone

 

[Apex Predator]

I would see people retweet Kyle Cushman tweets so I decided to start following him. The guy is great for prospect insight and leaf information.

 

[Brobust]

I don't know where else to ask this.

Any idea why I am not allowed to DVR the E60 Unrivaled episode?

I'm on Bell Fibe.

 

[keonsbitterness]

I don't know where else to ask this.

Any idea why I am not allowed to DVR the E60 Unrivaled episode?

I'm on Bell Fibe.

It's a station you don't pay for?

That's all I got.

 

[Brobust]

It's a station you don't pay for?

That's all I got.

I have their full sports package. I can tune into TSN right now.

Stupid that ESPN has it on demand and TSN doesn't.

 

[garce]

I would see people retweet Kyle Cushman tweets so I decided to start following him. The guy is great for prospect insight and leaf information.

Same I started following a couple of weeks ago after stumbling upon an article, really good.

 

[AllDay28]

I love the overall media on the Jack Campbell situation. When Toronto had no space it was “Omg they’re gonna lose Jack.” Now that they got space it’s “Should they resign Jack?”

Never change media.

 

[mapleleaf979]

Gord Miller is a name dropper and very arrogant. He cuts people off when they speak in order to one up them on something he remembers etc. Gord thinks he is the smartest, coolest guy in the room. He references his times with the Oilers over and over again like he is more important or higher value than others. I dont mind him on TV doing games, radio he is brutal.

 

[Alamo Leafer]

Gord Miller is a name dropper and very arrogant. He cuts people off when they speak in order to one up them on something he remembers etc. Gord thinks he is the smartest, coolest guy in the room. He references his times with the Oilers over and over again like he is more important or higher value than others. I dont mind him on TV doing games, radio he is brutal.

Gord's arrogance is as annoying as Tim Micallef's fake attempt to come across as a lovable & politically correct personality.
Some of these shows are becoming so clownish for some reason. It's a shame tbh.

 

[garce]

Jeez, Carlo interviewing Mirtle rn on 1050 is painful, the goaltending situation is so in flux at the moment Carlos black and white pronouncements and dumb interjections are infuriating.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Gord Miller is a name dropper and very arrogant. He cuts people off when they speak in order to one up them on something he remembers etc. Gord thinks he is the smartest, coolest guy in the room. He references his times with the Oilers over and over again like he is more important or higher value than others. I dont mind him on TV doing games, radio he is brutal.

I don't think anyone interrupts more than O-Dog.

Hayes and Noodles usually can't string two thoughts together without O-Dog jumping in and whining about something.

Also, Mike DiStefano's incessant need for everyone to refer to him as "Al's Brother" is.....annoying, to say the least.

Who the ***** is this Al guy, anyway?

 

[rielledup]

Dave Poulin thinking that samsonov had a good year because he had a winning record despite having an 896 save% on a good defensive team is one of the dumbest things I've heard on that show in awhile. It's as stupid as thinking a pitcher who has an era of 5 but has a winning record had a good year and there's a reason people don't put much value in a pitchers record anymore.

 

[Anthrax442]

Who the ***** is this Al guy, anyway?

Mike's brother. Duh!

 

[Dr Pepper]

Mike's brother. Duh!

Pfft, well at least Mike appears on several shows throughout the day.....sometimes even going by his actual name.

Don't know if "Mike's Brother" is an on-air personality as well, or maybe he's just more of a behind the scenes guy at TSN.

 

[TheShape]

Why is Andi talking in a 5 year old’s voice today?

That’s enough of that.

 

[Anthrax442]

Why is Andi talking in a 5 year old’s voice today?

That’s enough of that.

Is she back on air?