The Stanley Cup final may be upon us but, unfortunately, it’s not hockey season in these parts anymore.
The Maple Leafs and all the Canadian NHL teams have been out for a while, the AHL Marlies were eliminated this weekend and the Raptors have sucked up all the sporting enthusiasm in town with their thrilling, historic run to the NBA final.
People who would never have described themselves as NBA fans are now living and dying with each game. The TV numbers are off the charts, with Game 6 of Toronto-Milwaukee having harvested a Grey Cup-sized viewing audience.