I feel very sad about all this.

I truly do.

But when a former city councillor is accused of harassing and extorting the mayor - I have to discuss it. It's the job.

So, what I know off the top of the podcast.

Yeah, that seems like it won't work. I haven't seen much of the reporting, but buzz here is the 9 teams voted unanimously to go this way.

I'm fascinated to see what the Maple Leafs do. Everyone else can hike ticket prices a few bucks, but that won't work in Toronto. (I suspect charging admission at Christie Pits is a non-starter)

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Let's do it again.

"Do we want to pay Bo Bichette $30m in 2034?"

Probably not, but he's a franchise icon. Keep him.

Feels like it would be crazy to pinch run for that guy.

Yup. Mentioned on the other site, I guess it's actually IKF.