Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

[leafan11]

Well I don’t think he got fired because they used his name in the intro coming back from commercial break.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

IIRC, when he wasn't on Thursday's show I think there was a joke or two from Noodles and Hayes, but nothing since. Something is up, obviously, he's one of TSN's main panelists and he's been MIA since Wednesday of last week. Hard not to speculate, if he'd been suspended for something, part of me doubts TSN let that just linger unmentioned through the weekend and let someone else sniff around and break the news. Hope all is right health/family wise of course too.

 

[Deebo]

On the Leaf report today, they mentioned that Bowen and Ralph will be travelling to road games for round 2.

 

[leafan11]

IIRC, when he wasn't on Thursday's show I think there was a joke or two from Noodles and Hayes, but nothing since. Something is up, obviously, he's one of TSN's main panelists and he's been MIA since Wednesday of last week. Hard not to speculate, if he'd been suspended for something, part of me doubts TSN let that just linger unmentioned through the weekend and let someone else sniff around and break the news. Hope all is right health/family wise of course too.

They are pretending he doesn’t even exists on the show though, that’s what’s so strange.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

They are pretending he doesn’t even exists on the show though, that’s what’s so strange.

Yeah, I noticed Hayes didn't even note that Frankie was in for O'Neill today. Who knows. I was just spitballing that it's odd they'd (presumably) suspend him last week and risk not being able to control the news by letting it drag out this long.

 

[Peasy]

Yeah I remember when TSN suspended Aaron Ward it was announced, but that was kinda public with the allegations.

 

[Gary Nylund]

What are we thinking he maybe got suspended for?

 

[barilko05]

Possible its a serious family issue that he has requested the cone of silence on until such time as he is willing to discuss it. Sometime when celebs go into rehab (tho I'm not saying thats what is happening this time) their colleagues or co-hosts will refrain from commenting on their absence until a more appropriate time.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Possible its a serious family issue that he has requested the cone of silence on until such time as he is willing to discuss it.

Entirely possible. He's still getting mentioned off the top in the bumper. I can't imagine they're doing that all afternoon then announcing he's gone.

 

[rielledup]

Possible its a serious family issue that he has requested the cone of silence on until such time as he is willing to discuss it.

Yea, only thing that makes sense is a personal issue. If he was fired we'd know by now, if he was suspended they would know that at some point they'd have to explain his absence so why not let us know by now? I'm guessing Odog asked them not to talk about it until the personal issue is resolved and he's back on the show.

 

[1specter]

From Reddit, grain of salt obviously:

So I know a couple people that work at TSN and this is what I’ve heard. Just want to state it’s all rumours and gossip so take it all with a grain of salt

Apparently he got super pissed one day waiting to record a panel hit and threw a temper tantrum. Did radio the next day, then hasn't been on anything since then. So either he said something so over the line he's just not allowed on air right now, or he's going through some shit that made him snap and is taking time to get right

 

[leafan11]

Yea, only thing that makes sense is a personal issue. If he was fired we'd know by now, if he was suspended they would know that at some point they'd have to explain his absence so why not let us know by now? I'm guessing Odog asked them not to talk about it until the personal issue is resolved and he's back on the show.

He’s been liking stuff on Twitter , I don’t know what’s going on!

 

[willmma]

I watched a lot of this series on the American broadcast and it was so much better than watching the Sportsnet feed. It feels like Sportsnet either hates the Leafs or they don't want to seem like they favour the Leafs too much so they go too far in the other direction. It's annoying as a Leafs fan to watch.

The American broadcast showed the Leafs the way you as a fan want to see them. They made the Leafs look the way Sportsnet makes all of the Leafs playoff opponents look - like a great team

Also I find it crazy that the commentators doing these Leafs games don't like the Leafs. Does any other fanbase have to deal with that?

Yes the Bruin fans have to put up with Jack Edwards and his hate of their team

 

[rielledup]

From Reddit, grain of salt obviously:

This seems really plausible as Odog can be a man child and it's always been obvious to me that he has personal demons/emotional issues

 

[Transplanted Caper]

This reads like he doesn't know what's up, not that he doesn't have enough info to go with.

 

[Gallagbi]

This reads like he doesn't know what's up, not that he doesn't have enough info to go with.

Holy shit, is Odog reallt considered the "Face of the network"?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Holy shit, is Odog reallt considered the "Face of the network"?

No that would be James Duthie lol O-Dog is part of one of their biggest programs though.

 

[Apex Predator]

He updated his Twitter bio to email his agent for appearances. There is probably a contract dispute. I remember o dog talked about his past where a player made more than him and he was upset. Wouldn’t surprise me if he found out how much others makes and wants to be paid accordingly.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

I'd say he's up there. Co-hosts the radio network's core show - which is broadcast nationally on television - does SC hits and is on the main panel for NHL coverage, deadline day, and free agent frenzy.

 

[MSZ]

Bell also had a long history of killing off their radio stations without notice too.

 

[Golden_Jet]

This reads like he doesn't know what's up, not that he doesn't have enough info to go with.

Why does Mike in Boston care so much.

And lol @ far be it from me to tell Bell media comms what to do, but I’ll do it anyway.

 

[Peasy]

Think its most likely just contract stuff.

 

[Future]

TSN deciding to go the Colorado Avalanche PR route. By refusing to comment on anything they’re generating more mystery and buzz about what could have happened.

Ignoring a problem doesn’t work in the age of social media.

 

[ACC1224]

More people care about him now than ever did when he played.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Imagine he showed up on HNIC and Lex Luger'd it?

Odd they let contracts lapse mid-season - though likely a year-end tax thing. IIRC, Cuthbert moved over to SNET mid-season a couple years back.