Tim Leiweke and Raptors

Raptors: It ll never happen, say the hockey diehards. But as the Raptors kicked off their season this week, its worth underlining the significance of a recent prediction made by outgoing Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd., CEO Tim Leiweke. In 10 years, he said, as demographic change chisels away at our collective tastes, the Raptors will be more popular than the Maple Leafs. To borrow Mr. Leiwekes phrase, thats a bloody big cultural shift. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Kelly: Steve Nashs biggest assist was to Canadian basketball Toronto, basketball city. Kelly: Andrew Wiggins and the Ghost of Canadian Basketball Past (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.