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Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

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I'm 99% sure that the hyper-annoying "Roz and Mocha" ad has been running on sportsnet since before Christmas.

What I can't figure out is....why? Who listens to these guys? :laugh:
 
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tmlms13 said:
I think it's banned for active athletes. But that mcdavid one has been around a long time
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I just saw the ad again, so i looked it up on youtube... he doesnt really promote betting, but rather "responsible gambling tools", lol... they must be gaming the system this way.

 
The biggest problem with Toronto sports media is they own the team.

Neutral coverage is impossible. They all lick the team's ass. Fans should be VERY concerned with the sports media monopoly masquerading as a hockey team operating out of Toronto.

Rogers & Bell buying the team has been nothing but bad.

Their entire reputation is one of shitty customer service. Gouging Canadians taking them to the cleaners for every last cent they have. These guys are in business to make money.

They're not in it to win or to make people happy.

They don't care about this team beyond what it adds to growing their own shareholders equity. And they don't care about you either. To them it's more important to push gambling on viewers than worry about some piddly little thing like their hockey team winning.

If you don't like it for a couple hundred bucks they'll be more than happy to help you become fans of another team.
 
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TMLBlueandWhite said:
The biggest problem with Toronto sports media is they own the team.

Neutral coverage is impossible. They all lick the team's ass. Fans should be VERY concerned with the sports media monopoly masquerading as a hockey team operating out of Toronto.

Rogers & Bell buying the team has been nothing but bad.

Their entire reputation is one of shitty customer service. Gouging Canadians taking them to the cleaners for every last cent they have. These guys are in business to make money.

They're not in it to win or to make people happy.

They don't care about this team beyond what it adds to growing their own shareholders equity. And they don't care about you either. To them it's more important to push gambling on viewers than worry about some piddly little thing like their hockey team winning.

If you don't like it for a couple hundred bucks they'll be more than happy to help you become fans of another team.
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Um, do you not realize that they make more money when the team wins, particularly in the playoffs?

Just think of how much money they would make in Cup champion merchandise.
 
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TMLBlueandWhite said:
The biggest problem with Toronto sports media is they own the team.

Neutral coverage is impossible. They all lick the team's ass. Fans should be VERY concerned with the sports media monopoly masquerading as a hockey team operating out of Toronto.

Rogers & Bell buying the team has been nothing but bad.

Their entire reputation is one of shitty customer service. Gouging Canadians taking them to the cleaners for every last cent they have. These guys are in business to make money.

They're not in it to win or to make people happy.

They don't care about this team beyond what it adds to growing their own shareholders equity. And they don't care about you either. To them it's more important to push gambling on viewers than worry about some piddly little thing like their hockey team winning.

If you don't like it for a couple hundred bucks they'll be more than happy to help you become fans of another team.
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I remember a few years ago both of these companies were whining because of the possibility of the cell phone/service provider market opening up to American companies. Canada as a whole is not a serious country. Two telecommunications companies own pretty much everything. Even if you somehow manage to avoid Bell and Rogers they will still profit from you in some way. Not surprising though, Canadians as a whole are servile.
 
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sxvnert said:
Holy crap Forfar botched that lip job :laugh:

It never works out. Why dont women realize this?
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Why do girls with pretty faces go ahead and ruin it with injections that look horrible and are so noticeable. You see it more and more these days. Embrace your beauty and age. Here's a hint -- you look far worse by loading yourself up with plastic. No, you still don't look 19 again, and there's no reason to permanently look like you came from the dentist.

That aside, she is a great talent. I really like her. She's a real one who simply goes about her business delivering the goods with no schtick or over-the-topness.
 
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TheTotalPackage said:
Why do girls with pretty faces go ahead and ruin it with injections that look horrible and are so noticeable. You see it more and more these days. Embrace your beauty and age. Here's a hint -- you look far worse by loading yourself up with plastic. No, you still don't look 19 again, and there's no reason to permanently look like you came from the dentist.

That aside, she is a great talent. I really like her. She's a real one who simply goes about her business delivering the goods with no schtick or over-the-topness.
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Even men are guilty of this crap. People do not want to age gracefully or naturally anymore because they are terminally online looking for validation.
 
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Sorry Hazey B
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TMLBlueandWhite said:
The biggest problem with Toronto sports media is they own the team.

Neutral coverage is impossible. They all lick the team's ass. Fans should be VERY concerned with the sports media monopoly masquerading as a hockey team operating out of Toronto.

Rogers & Bell buying the team has been nothing but bad.

Their entire reputation is one of shitty customer service. Gouging Canadians taking them to the cleaners for every last cent they have. These guys are in business to make money.

They're not in it to win or to make people happy.

They don't care about this team beyond what it adds to growing their own shareholders equity. And they don't care about you either. To them it's more important to push gambling on viewers than worry about some piddly little thing like their hockey team winning.

If you don't like it for a couple hundred bucks they'll be more than happy to help you become fans of another team.
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1000%

I've been beating this drum for years, you can check my history but I don't recommend it, lots of terilrible takes.

The Leafs are too much of a business and easy cash cow, nothing will ever change. The fact Shanahan can kiss ass his way to a job every year while literally doing nothing says it all.
 
Not a Hayes fan, but I will give credit where it's due.

Seems as though Hayes is the only one in the media openly not buying what Leafs management is selling. Change the coach, run it back, and hope we (the fans) forget when training camp comes around.
 
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mapleleaf979 said:
Matt Cauz is a clown. He only got that job because of his father.


Kypreos is a flake, he wanted Marner traded many years ago. Probably feels pressure from Marners inner circle , so he did a 180 to make peace. Embarasssing move.
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You think your completely unsubstantiated assumption is an embarrassing move?
 
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hockeyes said:
1000%

I've been beating this drum for years, you can check my history but I don't recommend it, lots of terilrible takes.

The Leafs are too much of a business and easy cash cow, nothing will ever change. The fact Shanahan can kiss ass his way to a job every year while literally doing nothing says it all.
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Although there’s lots of media following the team they’re not hard on the players. The media says the media is tough in Toronto, but it’s actually very soft.
 
Nineteen67 said:
Although there’s lots of media following the team they’re not hard on the players. The media says the media is tough in Toronto, but it’s actually very soft.
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It's pretty difficult to criticize fellow employees or your potential future employer.
 
Dale Gribble said:
Not a Hayes fan, but I will give credit where it's due.

Seems as though Hayes is the only one in the media openly not buying what Leafs management is selling. Change the coach, run and back, and hope we forget when training camp comes around.
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Hayes actually called it years ago. Check out this clip, this was one day prior to Marner signing. I strongly believe that these guys ripping him to shreds had a big part to play in getting the deal done.

My favorite part? Around the 7 minute mark where he basically lays out that would happen if the core didn't win after asking for all the money.

 
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Larcos_Unal said:
Hayes actually called it years ago. Check out this clip, this was one day prior to Marner signing. I strongly believe that these guys ripping him to shreds had a big part to play in getting the deal done.

My favorite part? Around the 7 minute mark where he basically lays out that would happen if the core didn't win after asking for all the money.

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Loved O in this segment, I had the same reaction he did at the time.

In hindsight, Bryan and Jeff were 100% correct. Marner should have been traded after he said no to multiple deals, and that this team is one of the least likable and disappointing teams I can recall.
 
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