5 h. ago $4 million Toronto home was originally built for an NHL star

Tucked away on a leafy lot in the ultra-exclusive Edenbridge enclave, 16 Ripplewood Rd. is the kind of house that is way cooler than it lets on.First off, it was designed in the 1950s by Canadian architect Gardiner Cowan, who trained at the Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture School, Taliesin. Second, this mid-century modern gem was originally built for Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Primeau. Additionally, it has only been on the market once before, which is quite a rarity in Toronto. The front porch. So if you're into pedigree, this home is already batting a thousand (or an equivalent hockey reference), and this four-level stunner is anything but ordinary.The dining room. From the vaulted ceilings and massive picture windows to the Japanese and Scandinavian design touches, every inch of this home has been thoughtfully curated and extensively renovated by Flattery Design.The prep area off the kitchen. We're talking a million-...

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1 week ago Colourful Toronto home got a serious makeover and new $5 million price tag

Known as the Palermo Estate, 1 Friars Ln. is one of the original homes from Toronto's Thorncrest Village, built way back in the mid-1940s.And while it's one of the first homes in the area, the property has gone through several glow-ups since then.Most notably, in 2012, the then-owner brought in architect Rocco Margana for a full top-to-bottom renovation.The breakfast nook and sitting area.  In the process, he transformed the once modest four-bedroom family home into a sleek two-bedroom house with a luxury office.The dining room. But after only three years of living the dream, the owner listed it — furniture included — for just over $3 million.A floating staircase. Now, 1 Friars Ln. is back on the market for $5,390,000 and has swapped the minimalist bachelor pad vibe for something a little more colourful, cozy, and family-friendly.The primary ensuite. The home boasts 7,500 square feet of living space, four bed...

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1 week ago Toronto Maple Leafs drop big hint that stars might not return next season

We can probably bet that the Toronto Maple Leafs' social media team doesn't exactly have the most fun job in the world right now.On Thursday, the Leafs shared on their social media a few photos of the NHL Draft Combine in past years, posting throwbacks of star players like Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, and William Nylander, to name a few.The team's Instagram carousel had 13 posts, highlighting pictures of the players in their pre-draft stage, with many comments pointing out how young the players looked in their early years.But that wasn't the main takeaway for a lot of fans.Two players who were conspicuously absent from the post were pending free agents Mitch Marner and John Tavares.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Toronto Maple Leafs (@mapleleafs)Both Marner and Tavares were high-end draft picks in their own right, with Marner going fourth overall to Toronto in 201...

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2 w. ago After former Leafs and Blue Jays players, CRA now goes after ex

Powell, who was part of the Raptors’ 2019 championship team, is now appealing the CRA’s decision in the Tax Court of Canada

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2 w. ago 'High glove': NHL goalie expert points out Florida star Bobrovsky's one weakness

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was hailed far and wide as a difference maker early for the Florida Panthers in building up a three game lead in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Bobrovsky has again been outstanding in the playoffs this year. But former NHL goalie and Grade A shots expert Steve Valiquette says that Bobrovsky does […]

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3 w. ago 'They don't want to pay the price': Dallas insider blasts Stars for lack of fight

This in from Dallas Star insider and former NHL d-man Craig “Luds” Ludwig, who played 1256 regular season NHL games and won two Stanley Cups (Montreal, 1986 and Dallas, 1999), finishing up his career with six seasons in Dallas, Ludwig’s belief that the Stars aren’t willing to go the hard places in front of the […]

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3 w. ago 'Truly embarrassing': Dallas hockey media blasts Stars for lack of fight

This in from Dallas Star insider and former NHL d-man Craig “Luds” Ludwig, who played 1256 regular season NHL games and won two Stanley Cups (Montreal, 1986 and Dallas, 1999), finishing up his career with six seasons in Dallas, Ludwig’s belief that the Stars aren’t willing to go the hard places in front of the […]

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3 w. ago The Edmonton Oilers lose one of their star players to injury at the worst possible time

Zach Hyman is getting surgery today, and according to Elliotte Friedman is likely “out for the season”. The Oilers wingers suffered an injury after a mid-ice collision with the Stars’ Mason Marchment last night in the First period. There was no call on the play. Hyman appeared to favor his arm or shoulder as he […]

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