Here’s your bikini of the day from GetABikini.com

On Fan 590 Tonight-

- Bob McCown’s co-host from 4:00 to 6:00 is Michael Grange
4:20 Doug MacLean
4:40 Alan Ashby
5:00 David Branch, CHL President
5:20 Don Banks, SI.COM
5:40 Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN

On 640 with Jim Ralph thanks to Mike S.:

4:10 – OPEN PHONES – 416-870-6400, *640 on cell, 1-888-225-TALK

4:45 – Bob McKenzie (TSN Hockey Insider)

5:05 – Questionable Decision of the Day

5:10 – Paul Carson (Hockey Canada – Director of Development)

5:25 – Terry Koshan (Toronto Sun)

5:45 – Jamie Campbell (Rogers Sportsnet)

6:10 – Bryan Little (Atlanta Thrashers)

6:25 – Dennis Beyak (AM640)

Here’s your bikini of the day from GetABikini.com

On Fan 590 Tonight-

- Jeff Blair’s co-host from 5:00 to 7:00 is John Shannon
5:05 Dave Sheinin, Washington Post
5:25 Doug MacLean (hopefully!!)
6:06 Dan Hamhuis, Predators D-Man from Haiti
6:30 Tom Higgins, CFL Director of Officiating
6:45 Cheryl Bernard, Olympic Curler

On 640 with Brady and Watters thanks to Mike S.:

4:05 – OPEN PHONES – 416-870-6400, *640 on the Cell, 1-888-225-TALK

4:45 – Brian Duff (NHL Network)

5:05 – Questionable Decision of the Day

5:25 – OPEN PHONES –

5:45 – Scott Arniel (Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets)

6:10 – Inside the NHL w/ Scott Morrison (CBC/AM640 Hockey Insider)

6:40 – OPEN PHONES –

Interesting day for sure. First we had Bill Houston’s blog article. In case you didn’t read it here’s the highlights:

“The biggest joke of 2009-10, unfortunately, was the spectacle of James Mirtle attempting to function as a Globe and Mail hockey writer. A statistics wonk with limited journalistic skills, poor James struggled, to say the least.”

“Still, if reading Mirtle isn’t good for a laugh, there’s always Chris Zelkovich, the broadcast columnist for the Star.”

“Among the relative newcomers to the hockey media, I enjoyed the work of Doug MacLean on Fan590 and Rogers Sportsnet. On the flip side, I continue to be unimpressed by Sportsnet’s Darin Millard, who’s been around since the launch of the channel and is easily the most irritating and unlikable personality in hockey broadcasting.”

Personally I was stunned to read Houston’s article. I am not naive enough to think everyone in the business is buddy buddy. I did however think there was a code between scribes not to slag one another. Even though Houston isn’t an offical scribe anymore, he is a reputable writer who did work with many of the folks in the industry and I felt badly for both Mirtle and Zelkovich to see their names listed.

I was surprised to see that Houston likes Richie Rich Maclean too by the way.

Folks, take a look at Brian Burke in this photo:

Now you know he isn’t overly found of wearing that tie- but you do what you have to do right?

Now take a look at this reporter:

I suspect that no matter what the question is, Brian Burke is going to attempt to be respectful in his response given his attire. He has showed up for work. He is respecting what he does and the people he is interviewing.

And I’m not sure what’s with the women in front of the image below, but still, notice the professional attire of the garb of those in attendance at this press conference???? The two gents in the back are well dressed. The gentleman who is half cut off is also dressed for work. They look professional.  They are showing Burke respect.

How does this image compare? I’m just asking, what does it suggest?:

Houston’s article is here

TSM

@yyzsportsmedia

Here’s your bikini of the day from GetABikini.com

On Fan 590 Tonight-

- Grapeline with Don Cherry & Brian Williams at 4:45
- Jeff Blair’s co-host from 5:00 to 7:00 is Stephen Brunt
- 5:25 Ed Coleman, WFAN
- 5:45 Alan Ashby
- 6:06 Ed Tait & Herb Zurkowsky
- 6:30 Doug MacLean in studio

On 640 with Brady and Watters thanks to Mike S.:

- Brian Duff of NHL Network on hockey

- Brian Taylor of PGA Tour Radio on the Masters

- Jolly Jonas Siegel from New York to preview tonight’s Leafs-Rangers game

- hockey insider Scott Morrison at 6:10

- show ends at 6:30 to make way for the Leafs pre-game show

Here are the lineups for the shows at noon:

On Hockey Central At Noon:
12-1 Darren Millard Nick Kypreos
1225 brad park
1245 john ferguson jr

1-2 Darren Milllard Doug MacLean

125 Rick Nash

College of Sports Media Game of the Night:

For the last couple of weeks the NL wild card has been considered a two horse race and the eventual winner would be either the Colorado Rockies or the San Francisco Giants. Well the Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins are now in the mix and have decided to crash the party. In fact the Braves, winners of their last three are now trailing the Rockies by three and a half games while the Marlins are tied with the Giants four games back. Three of the teams open up three game sets tonight, while the Giants hos the Chicago Cubs in game two of a four game set.

Colorado is in tough in their match up this evening as they welcome the St Louis Cardinal to the Mile High State. The Card have been the hottest team in the National League since the all star break and are one game away from punching their ticket to the postseason. Aaron Cook (10-9) gets the call for the Rox. St. Louis give the ball to the ace of their staff, Chris Carpenter (16-4).

Atlanta has the easiest match up. They are in Washington to play arguably the worst team in all of the baseball, the Nationals. The only danger in playing this type of an opponent is the potential of overlooking them and focusing on the their crucial series against Florida. Javier Vazquez (14-9) starts for the Braves. The Nationals counter with lefty John Lannan (9-12).

The Marlins welcome the disappointing New York Mets to Florida tonight. The Mets were supposed to be World Series contenders, but injuries to Carlos Delgado, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and David Wright put an early end to any play off aspirations. Ricky Nolasco (12-9) goes for Florida and Tim Redding (3-6) starts for the Mets.

Last night San Fran was one out away from the win, when disaster struck. Closer Brian Wilson gave up a two run bomb to Jeff Baker and the Cubs won 3-2. Ouch. Tonight the Giants send reigning CY Young winner Tim Lincecum (14-6) to the mound. The Cubbies counter with Carlos Zambrano (8-6).

Here’s your bikini of the day from bikinibeat.org:

On Fan 590 Tonight-

- open phones with Jeff Blair from 4:05 to 4:40
- co-host from 5:00 to 7:00 is Stephen Brunt
5:20 DOUG SPEIRS, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ON THE BOMBERS
5:40 WAYNE PARRISH, CEO OF BASKETBALL CANADA LIVE FROM BRAZIL
6:05 KEITH LAW, ESPN
6:30-7:00 DOUG MACLEAN, SPORTSNET IN STUDIO

On 640 with Brady and Watters:

610 Special new guest

While looking for video of Mccown vs. Maclean I stumbled upon these gems- in a word- PRICELESS:

and then this one:

More hockey more detailed hoops from the fan 590. Hockey Central goes twice as long 12-2 and the gameplan goes 2-4.

Here is the offical word :

“TORONTO – THE FAN 590 is pleased to announce changes to its afternoon lineup. With the resounding success of Hockey Central from Noon until 1 p.m., the show has been expanded to two hours. Beginning Monday September 14th, Hockey Central will now air between Noon and 2 p.m., with both hours being simulcast on Rogers Sportsnet.
The first hour of Hockey Central features host Daren Millard along with co-host and former NHL player Nick Kypreos discussing all the latest news from the hockey world. The second hour sees former NHL General Manager Doug MacLean join Millard to provide his insight on all things hockey. Both teams will continue to provide FAN listeners with the most entertaining and informed hockey talk in the city.

The Game Plan with Jack Armstrong will follow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Starting Monday, Raptors colour analyst Eric Smith will officially join Armstrong as the co-host of the popular program. With Armstrong’s trademark raspy voice and Smith’s opinionated take on all things sports, the Game Plan will continue to be a strong presence on THE FAN afternoon lineup.”

Wonder where that leaves Doug Fairway? The Deacon had been in the 1-2 slot.

Anyone think 2 hours of hockey is overkill? Anyone think a basketball shie mid day will do well in thus town?

Tsm

Few on the “media” side have been as critical of Jim Balsillie’s NHL bid than Doug MacLean. Prior to last nights episode the best edition of Prime Time Sports in a long time was the last time Mccown and MacLean went at it. I am on the road so I don’t have access to the files but I seem to recall money bags maclean really taking it to Jim Balsilie.

For Maclean to pull an about face is pretty surprising. He was singing the NHL song for a long time, likely becaue he knew that the only way to cease being an outsider was to kiss Bettman’s ass. Maclean is now in bed with the enemy! He had better hope this pans out becuase He now won’t get any endorsement from the league to any potential opening.

I will say this in MacLean’s defence. Mccown turtles, about 99.9 of the time when a guest comes on his show. He will bash a guy behind his back and then crawl into his shell when the guest joins the discussion.

This was great radio. Let’s hope Maclean is soon done from the fan.

Speaking of the Fan, sourced tell TSM that Nick Kypreos and at least one other on air talent at the Fan have take it on the chin with respect to their latest contracts. Apparently the purse strings are being watches very closely by Rogers big wigs.

From New York on an iPhone

TSM

Here’s your bikini of the day from bikinibeat.org:

On Fan 590 Tonight- thanks to Mike S.

5:20 Dan Shulman, ESPN
5:40 Peter King, Sports Illustrated… NFL Season gets going
6:05 George Gillett, Canadiens Owner
6:30 Doug MacLean, Now With Jim Balsillie Camp
6:45 Someone from Phoenix courtroom

-On 640 with Brady and Watters:

- Bob Probert

- David Naylor of the Globe & Mail on the CFL

- Mark Osborne

- Sean Baligian