Wray Morrison: A Wild ride
It's not hard to see why the last three Stanley Cup winners succeeded. Sidney Crosby proved he was the best playoff player in the NHL in 2016. In 2015, Chicago had a talented team with some 2010...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Boatmen now afloat
There were parts of Tuesday's Argos news conference that were alarming – and parts that were comforting – to Toronto football fans. The alarming part came when president and CEO Michael Copeland said...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Oils slick
Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz deserves credit for finding a balance. It wasn't that long ago that the Oilers were loyal to ex-Oilers to a fault. Former players held key roles as the franchise...
View ArticleWray Morrison: PK, OK
It should come as no surprise that PK Subban's return to Montreal – as a member of the Nashville Predators – is getting a ton of attention. In a market where hockey is everything, Subban had a...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Be-Leaf
The phrase "afraid to be great" is used in sports from time to time. It's a description of a fragile culture. Cultural changes for the better take time, whether it be in business, at home or in...
View ArticleWray Morrison: NHL refs should be making calls
NHL General Managers are meeting in Boca Raton, Fla. and one of the topics of conversation revolves around the use of video. Like every other sport, the National Hockey League has to find a proper...
View ArticleWray Morrison: The not so favourite
It's not often I cheer when watching sports. I am a Canadiens fan. I am an Atlanta Falcons fan. I like the Blue Jays. Notice I used the word fan – and not fanatic. I am just as interested in the...
View ArticleWray Morrison: A Wild ride
The Minnesota Wild are the NHL's best story to date in the 2016-17 season. The Wild's goal differential is a staggering +62. Only the Washington Capitals are better — and with an offensive player like...
View ArticleWray Morrison: To be Young again
TSN's Gary Lawless summed up the Vince Young signing best when he said there is “no risk” to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I agree. Chris Jones has landed a high-profile quarterback who is a national...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Hot and cold
The Rider Nation has that warm fuzzy feeling following the Vince Young news conference yesterday. He said he's not "big-headed" and told fans to give him a hug when they see him around the province....
View ArticleWray Morrison: Heel-dragging on Flory hire could prove costly for Huskies
Academia and athletics don't always mix. The University of Saskatchewan has again proven it. 84 days after Brian Towriss stepped down as head coach of the U of S Huskies football team, Scott Flory...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Leafs players need to respond after Florida debacle
An NHL schedule takes its toll on a team at some point in a season. Teams go on win streaks and teams go through slumps over the course of 82 games. Last night, the Florida Panthers beat up on...
View ArticleWray Morrison: It's time
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman didn't hold back in Calgary earlier this week. Bettman was asked when he'd like to see the city get a new home for the Flames and he said "yesterday.” He also called the...
View ArticleWray Morrison: The case for Casey
I've been a fan of the way Raptors coach Dwayne Casey carries himself ever since he joined the team. I'll admit I didn't know much about him prior to his hire in Toronto. Today I have a newfound...
View ArticleWray Morrison: U and TV
Today I come to the defence of Rogers Sportsnet. On Sunday, while the UNB Varsity Reds were facing the U of S Huskies in the men's nationally televised hockey final, the U Sports women's hockey final...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Iginla fight shows dropping gloves no substitute for scoring...
I realize that I have facetiously asked for a hard copy of hockey's "code" before. Those, both in and outside the sport, who believe fighting needs to be part of the NHL game have yet to provide...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Extended winning
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is in line for a contract extension. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised, based on the fact this team has made back-to-back playoff appearances. In 2015, the Jays...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Star treatment
NHL referees Jon McIsaac and Gord Dwyer are being targeted by Penguins fans following Thursday's Pens vs. Sens game. National Hockey League star Sidney Crosby slashed Ottawa defenceman Mark Methot's...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Saskatchewan pride
The inaugural CFL Week in Regina was a huge success. The league should take some credit for staging a terrific event. The CFL did well in putting itself in front of fans and media during the off...
View ArticleWray Morrison: Can Con returns to the NHL playoffs
What a difference a year makes. As of Tuesday, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto were sitting 1,2,3 in the NHL's Atlantic division. The two Alberta teams are on the verge of playoff appearances as well....
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