In the letters to the editor published on May 6, 2026, readers express a range of opinions on current events, from presidential behavior to sports management.
Social Media Dynamite
One reader recalls the dignified departure of President Richard Nixon in 1974, contrasting it with the current era where a U.S. president routinely uses social media to post outrageous and emotionally charged messages. The reader highlights Donald Trump as a one-man wrecking crew of presidential dignity, credibility, and sanity, noting his nightly rapid-fire social media posts that generate controversy on an industrial scale. The letter, signed by Orest Slepokura of Calgary, suggests that if only Trump's staff could control this aspect of his presidency, the situation might improve.
No Difference in Leafs Management
Another reader, Joe Adams of Stouffville, responds to a column by Steve Simmons titled 'Dazed and confused.' Adams expresses dismay that after interviewing 27 candidates, the Maple Leafs hired John Chayka as general manager. He points out that Jim Treliving failed in Calgary and Chayka failed in Phoenix, questioning why the Leafs expect different results. Adams hopes he is wrong but fears a repeat of history.
Culture of Failure
Dr. Steve Starkman of Toronto draws a parallel between the management of Canada and the Maple Leafs, calling it a culture of failure. He criticizes the hiring of Mats Sundin, a former player with no apparent winning pedigree as a manager, and John Chayka, who made bone-headed moves in the past. Starkman argues that at 36, Chayka knows little about winning, and the same goes for the Liberal government. He finds it mind-boggling how Canadians and Leafs fans tolerate such a losing attitude.
