Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

[kevsh]

Marner should have been traded after he said no to multiple deals

One day I hope someone writes a book - an honest book - about why this team decided to take the approach they did. From the vow to rebuild via the draft/development to throwing that plan out a mere two years later by signing Tavares.

And whose decision it was to declare "we can and we will"? Was this orders from above that the stars are going nowhere or was it a new GM and/or President being excessively arrogant that they can win with a formula that has never worked.

 

[Nineteen67]

One day I hope someone writes a book - an honest book - about why this team decided to take the approach they did. From the vow to rebuild via the draft/development to throwing that plan out a mere two years later by signing Tavares.

And whose decision it was to declare "we can and we will"? Was this orders from above that the stars are going nowhere or was it a new GM and/or President being excessively arrogant that they can win with a formula that has never worked.

The saddest part is they drafted the three stars and may never have a window to win with any of them.

 

[sxvnert]

The media is already beating the drum on rolling back the core four.

 

[keonsbitterness]

The media is already beating the drum on rolling back the core four.

Not sure who is saying what, but there won't be a choice if no one waives.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

The media is already beating the drum on rolling back the core four.

I'm getting this vibe too. What is their end game? I don't get this. I know a lot of these media figures view themselves as the "voice of reason" but this is not reasonable. It's piss poor reasoning, actually. I think part of them taking this stance is to distinguish themselves from the emotional plebes - you know, the old I'll-take-the-opposite-stance-to-the-commoner-to-look-smart stance. Or maybe they're just really adverse to change or have some hidden agenda. Whatever it is, I don't like it.

 

[the squared circle]

I agree with Malachi Crunch (what an old school bringin back great memories name haha).
The majority of these 'insiders' know as much as you or I do, and they write their own stance against the common view, just to get social media traffic and clout. Dreger has been saying absolutely nothing for 20 years yet he has a massive following. He would be a perfect politician.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

I agree with Malachi Crunch (what an old school bringin back great memories name haha).
The majority of these 'insiders' know as much as you or I do, and they write their own stance against the common view, just to get social media traffic and clout. Dreger has been saying absolutely nothing for 20 years yet he has a massive following. He would be a perfect politician.

Haha! Happy you get my name. Was there a better TV character than Count Malachi? Tarpless with leather vest, hairy chest, feathered black cowboy hat and cape. And this was not considered insane in that world.

Agreed about Dreger. I know I'm in for a boring listen when his segment comes on.

 

[the squared circle]

Haha! Happy you get my name. Was there a better TV character than Count Malachi? Tarpless with leather vest, hairy chest, feathered black cowboy hat and cape. And this was not considered insane in that world.

Agreed about Dreger. I know I'm in for a boring listen when his segment comes on.

Lol one of the Malachi brothers was Michael Pataki, great character actor (wkrp, all in the family, rocky IV….).

 

[Warden of the North]

Here's the thing with Dreger. I also find his segments boring as hell, but he still does break stuff. Almost as much as Friedman does. Whoever gets it first, the other one reports it within minutes anyways.

But ALL of them have been burned multiple times by talking too much so they just don't say much anymore other then clear speculation. It's just idle chatter to fill radio time and podcasts (which I absolutely listen too, BTW).

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans

How do NHL fan bases view, connect with and rate those who call hockey games? We use their input to rank all 32 regional broadcasts.

www.nytimes.com

29. Toronto Maple Leafs​

The Broadcast: Sportsnet carried 14 Maple Leafs games regionally this season, with Chris Cuthbert doing play-by-play and Craig Simpson doing color. TSN carried 26 Leafs games regionally with Gord Miller doing play-by-play and Mike Johnson doing color.

Local Ranking: 31

National Ranking: 12

Last Season: 25

The Results: The Maple Leafs are such big business that the majority of their games this past season (42 of them) were nationally broadcast in Canada.

What remains of the Leafs schedule is split between Sportsnet and TSN and carried regionally, with two different crews staffed by familiar national broadcasters making up Toronto’s regional broadcast. It’s a unique arrangement relative to most NHL teams and, once again, it’s a source of significant frustration for Maple Leafs fans who responded to our survey.

 

[Nineteen67]

Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans

How do NHL fan bases view, connect with and rate those who call hockey games? We use their input to rank all 32 regional broadcasts.

www.nytimes.com

I think fans have a problem with the Sportsnet regional and not TSN. At least I feel that way.

Who were the top 5 according to this article.

 

[Peasy]

All leaf fans want is a clear, homer broadcast like every other NHL team has, and that the leafs used to have with Bowen.

Once again, f*** bell and rogers.

 

[rojac]

All leaf fans want is a clear, homer broadcast like every other NHL team has, and that the leafs used to have with Bowen.

Once again, f*** bell and rogers.

Some Leaf fans want that.

 

[Leafidelity]

Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans

How do NHL fan bases view, connect with and rate those who call hockey games? We use their input to rank all 32 regional broadcasts.

www.nytimes.com

Should be lower

 

[Evilhomer]

Some Leaf fans want that.

Definitely not me. Broadcasters should be encouraged to call out the home team when it's warranted.

 

[MSZ]

Why is the Sens broadcast ranked so much higher? Like the Leafs their main regional PbP man is Gord Miller. This list makes zero sense.

 

[Deebo]

Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans

How do NHL fan bases view, connect with and rate those who call hockey games? We use their input to rank all 32 regional broadcasts.

www.nytimes.com

The Leafs don't really have thier own regionl broadcast team since so many games are national and the remainder are split between two networks.

 

[TheShape]

Holy slow down Noodles, can anyone else get a word in? Dude’s fighting back tears after Oilers loss.

 

[tmlms13]

Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans

How do NHL fan bases view, connect with and rate those who call hockey games? We use their input to rank all 32 regional broadcasts.

www.nytimes.com

I'm actually surprised how accurate that is in terms of TV.

However, the should have mentioned Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph still do every single radio broadcast it's essentially TV quality broadcast on radio

 

[Dr Pepper]

I think fans have a problem with the Sportsnet regional and not TSN. At least I feel that way.

Who were the top 5 according to this article.

5 - Rangers
4 - Canucks
3 - Stars
2 - Kraken
1 - Red Wings

 

[Dr Pepper]

I'm actually surprised how accurate that is in terms of TV.

However, the should have mentioned Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph still do every single radio broadcast it's essentially TV quality broadcast on radio

Has there been any talk for next season? I remember last year they were in limbo for a bit, not sure what their contract is right now.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

The media is already beating the drum on rolling back the core four.

Only because of reality. Both Tavares and Marner are on contracts until the end of the season.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Only because of reality. Both Tavares and Marner are on contracts until the end of the season.

Sure, but the guys on Overdrive have said a few times now they're pretty much numb to the fact that the Leafs might "run it back" yet again, and they'll all be back there a year from now picking apart what went wrong.

Can't really blame the radio guys on 1050 or 590 when the Leafs have basically painted themselves into a corner - especially with the Marner deal.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

All leaf fans want is a clear, homer broadcast like every other NHL team has, and that the leafs used to have with Bowen.

Once again, f*** bell and rogers.

There's enough pom pom waving from the media already. I can hardly even take it how it is now.