Justin Bourne
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How do you measure a good GM versus a bad one?
Justin Bourne
Every NHL general manager makes mistakes along the way, so it can sometimes be hard to measure a "good" one versus a "bad" one. Justin Bourne looks into five factors to consider when examining how a GM has done.
The strange state of captaincy among Canada's NHL teams
Justin Bourne
Two sentences on every deal made during 2026 NHL trade deadline
Justin Bourne
With the 2026 NHL trade deadline come and gone, Justin Bourne writes two sentences on every move made.
Can the Maple Leafs make the playoffs in 2026-27?
Justin Bourne
If we're truly talking retool, writes Justin Bourne, then let's talk about what moves the Maple Leafs need to make to get themselves back in the playoff picture for next season.
Why Maple Leafs shouldn’t be afraid to sell big before the trade deadline
Justin Bourne
What if? 10 thoughts on Canada's gold-medal loss to U.S.
Justin Bourne
There are plenty of moments from the Olympic men's hockey final that Canadians can look back on and question "what if?" In the end, though, it was the U.S. which left with gold. Sportsnet's Justin Bourne shares his thoughts on the thriller.
Why Macklin Celebrini is already a Team Canada superstar
Justin Bourne
Macklin Celebrini sometimes gets compared to Sidney Crosby, a generation's best player. And it's not completely unfounded. Justin Bourne and Jason Bukala express why Celebrini is special and gets these comparisons.
Canada’s top line of Celebrini-McDavid-Wilson embodies joy of Olympic hockey
Justin Bourne
12 thoughts on Team Canada after 5-0 opening win over Czechia
Justin Bourne
Canada's men's hockey team had a nearly perfect start to the Olympics with a 5-0 win over Czechia. Justin Bourne shares 12 thoughts on the team after our first look.