HiR:tb Toots (@warwalker)

Psssst!! Wanna buy a stick?

Okay, Barilkosphere, here’s your chance to pick up a piece of Leafs memorabilia.

My wife and I are running a charity auction tonight. One of the items that’s up for grabs is an autographed hockey stick that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment was kind enough to donate. It’s autographed by the 2008-2009 Toronto Maple Leafs; […]

Phil Kessel: The True Story

Imagine, if you will, Brian Burke sitting at his desk in the MLSE offices today. Any GM

Clancy is an intimidating ghost

of the Leafs is no doubt a busy man, but Burkie’s recently been a bit busier than most. On top of the usual day to day stuff, he’s still dealing with […]

Leagues of Nations: Enough. No, Leafs, No!

No. Not "Leafs Nation"

I’m going to go ahead and say it – fuck “Leafs Nation”. Strange words to hear from a lifelong Leafs fan and recent contributor to the Maple Leafs Annual? Maybe. Hear me out.

Kim Jorn, Godd Till and mf37, the Three Amigos of the Barilkosphere, have […]

Rookie Tournament: Leafs 1 at Penguins 4

Spouse and I did make the drive down to Kitchener last night (earlier this evening, actually) to watch the Leafs rookies vs. the Penguins rookies. I’ll have more to say about the game later – right now it’s late and I need to get to bed if I’m going to be a productive member of […]

Coming from America: Why the Maple Leafs Will Sooner or Later Have Neighbours

Coming Soon to This Corner – NHL Hockey?

James Mirtle’s work following the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy matter as it has unfolded has made for a fascinating read. If you ignore for a moment the fact that this corporate soap opera is a passion play wreaking havoc with the emotions of fellow […]

For Maple Leafs Annual Buyers: A Welcome

Maple Street Press' Maple Leafs Annual 2009-2010

I am told that the Maple Leafs Annual is now available in many Chapters Indigo stores. My Dad picked up his copy in a store in Burlington today. Other reports via Twitter suggest that copies have been found in places like Wal-Mart elsewhere in the province.

If […]

Maple Leafs Annual 2009-2010: IT’S HERE!!!

RED LETTER DAY FOR ME!!!

My complimentary copy of the 2009-2010 Maple Leafs Annual – the Leafs season preview magazine containing my article on the arc of the Leafs’ rebuild and published by the “lunatic millionaires” who are “allergic to money” has arrived! Can you believe it, my piece was published on page 85, well […]

Fare Use: Kane’s Hack Licence, Part II

That didn’t take long. The caption I chose is up over at Patrick Kane’s hockey-reference.com page.

I like it, but if you’ve got a better idea, drop it in the comments.

Fare Use, Fare Play, Fare Game: 20 Cent Update

Are you SURE that's the right mugshot?

There are unconfirmed reports out of tinseltown tonight of plans to film a remake of the sixties spaghetti western classic “For a Few Dollars More”. The new project, which will be an extremely low-budget affair – indeed, some would say the budget would be a mere fraction […]

Albert Speaks: I’ve Been Holding Out On You Edition

Albert, As the Group of Seven Would Have Seen Him

Confessions Department: Since April, I’ve been keeping some pretty fun information from you all. Remember the Albert Canadian Tire commercial? Well “Albert” has spoken out. Here, at Heroes in Rehab: the blog.

I’ll tell you what the actor who played “young Albert” had to […]