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From the moment a season starts, people wonder where everyone will be at the end. Who'll be the break-out star? Whose going to be answering questions about retirement? Is anyone going to be out of the league? And most importantly: Which superstars are taking home the hardware? It's a question we can't help but ask because we're so caught up in the glory of the trophies, rings, and aura of professional sport. But that ...

In honor of one of the greatest Hockey Hall of Fame classes ever, weÆre going to be accomplishing one of the greatest running diaries ever. Or not. Undoubtedly, tonight is a great night for four of the most dynamic, memorable, talented, and defining players of anyoneÆs time. WeÆre even more fortunate that Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille, Brett Hull, and Steve Yzerman are being inducted on the same ...

In Theoren Fleury's book Playing with Fire , Fleury goes on record saying that he would've liked playing in Toronto, except for one thing. The media. According to Theo, and this is very apt, the media always keys on a low-point for the team. They could have won 16-straight and there would be something to find a problem with. So, with the team at an all-time low, why not look for a few ...

For every holiday, people develop their own traditions. Granted, Halloween isnÆt exactly a holiday, but itÆs a day to relax and get re-acquainted with friendsùwhether youÆre dressed up like Barack Obama or not. So, as we do every Halloween, itÆs time for BTÆs list of 31 Terrifying Sports Trends and Ideas . 1.White Guy Moments: It seems that with every new batch of athletes there comes a group that gives us brand new ...

Most times we'd start with something profound. Perhaps a quote, or a line weighed down by cliches, alliteration, or metaphors. How about this: It's about [expletive ] time. For the past three and a half weeks, its been all about "the sky is falling" and "woe is us" in Leafs' Nation. And with good reason: We didn't expect the team to be breaking any wins records or setting the mark for scoring ...

Injuries are like babies: The minute they happen, everybody thinks theirs is special. That is until the doctor comes in, snips the cord, spanks it on the bottom, and leaves. Then, to the unbiased ear they all sound the same, and to the female eye they're all ridiculously cute and worth at least the next four hours of their time fawning over the infant. Sidenote: Don't take that as jealously towards babies, because ...

Whenever a team stumbles out of the gate, the popular thing to do is to pick on them. Granted, there have been a lot of people poking fun at the Leafs, including their own fans , but it's hard not to do when you're looking at the last-place team in the NHL. Besides, after years of giving it out, we here in Leafs Nation had to be prepared for a taste of ...

Fortunately for me, James Duthie and myself are thinking along the same lines. Unfortunately, he's a lot cooler than me. Each and every year, fans everywhere anticipate the NHL season.Everyone wants to see their big free agent acquisition get acclimatized to his new surroundings or which draft picks outshine proven veterans and earn themselves a spot in training camp. On top of that, youÆve got the prospective title defense, the wonderment ...

Without disagreement, differences, or discrepancies, life would be pretty boring.Everyone would get along, thereÆd be no differing opinions, and politics would have no playing fieldùleaving people like Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to their second careers.If everything was simply cut and dried, then Leafs fans wouldnÆt be forcing this decision on Ron WilsonÆs hands:Do you start European veteran Jonas Gustavsson, or two-year Leaf Vesa Toskala?For many, the decision is an ...

Today was an eventful one for the NHL, as announcements around the league ranged in their ramifications. From trade demands in Montreal and Ottawa, to decision-day in Phoenix, followed up by a continuing of services in Carolina, teams were busy on all fronts. While the Toronto Maple Leafs weren't outwardly busy, there were still happenings that they're undoubtedly tied to. In an announcement that was expected and hoped for but unknown as to ...