Even among this community full of hardcore fans, few rivaled Charlie’s passion and knowledge about the Leafs and the NHL. He elevated the discourse in every conversation he took part in. He also selflessly dedicated countless hours of his free time keeping an eye on the comments section to ensure the community remained fun and debate-filled but also respectful, civil, and kind to one another.
On a personal level, I’ll greatly miss my one-on-one chats with Charlie about the team. He was so sharp, detailed, passionate, and knowledgeable. No one deserved to celebrate a Leafs Stanley Cup win more than him.