NHL looking to give Toronto their own "LA Clippers"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081020.shoalts21/BNStory/National/home

A little competition in the Toronto market should improve the Maple Leaf product, however by the time a new franchise finally sets up shop, the Leafs' rebuilding should be complete and they should be a championship team. Therefore any new franchise in Toronto would be a poor cousin of the Leafs, like the Islanders/Devils/ Jets in New York, or worst... like the Clippers in LA

Blackhawks fire coach after 4 games, on pace for 20 coaches this season

The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard after going 1-2-1 to start the season. This is not a horrendous start, especially from an organization that doesn't exactly have a history of excellence - the Blackhawks have been waiting for a Stanley Cup longer than the Leafs. By Blackhawk logic, if the Leafs lose on Friday to the Rangers they will be at 1-2-1 and in coach firing position.