- Legendary broadcaster Rod Black recounts his early 1990s move to Toronto, where he unexpectedly became roommates with Maple Leafs defenceman Dave Ellett.
- The duo’s downtown condo became a notorious “party palace” for Leafs players, including captain Wendel Clark, during a high-energy era for the franchise.
- Black reflects on the unique, close-knit relationship between media and athletes in that era, noting how it allowed for deep personal connections with figures like Pat Burns.
- The living arrangement eventually drew the ire of head coach Pat Burns, who left a legendary, profanity-laced voicemail demanding that his star defenceman get more sleep.
- Black credits the experience with teaching him the necessary boundaries between professional reporting and personal friendships in the sports industry.
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