Justin Bourne

Why Jack Eichel has a chance to rewrite playoff narratives for himself and others

Justin Bourne

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Evaluating the massive job and huge opportunity facing the next Leafs GM

The Maple Leafs are facing some tough decisions that need to be made urgently by a new GM, but with that pressure comes great opportunity, too. Justin Bourne explains what, exactly, the new hire will be faced with.

Opportunity Analysis: How the Panthers' forecheck has led to overtime success

Why Maple Leafs fell short again and what to do with Matthews, Marner

So another disappointing end to a Maple Leafs season comes with huge off-season questions. Justin Bourne looks at exactly why this year's group fell short again, and explores what it should mean for Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and more.

The Maple Leafs can pull off this comeback...with a little of Game 4's luck

The Maple Leafs don't care about "process" anymore, but they have generally had a good one so far. And, as Game 4 showed, if they manage to get just a few breaks, they could yet pull off a comeback against Florida.

Opportunity Analysis: What sets Edmonton's freakishly good power play apart from all others

On the brink again, do Toronto's 'Core Four' still believe in themselves?

Despite finally getting past Round 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs have quickly found themselves on the brink of elimination in a disappointing way yet again. So why does this core keep failing in big moments, and do they still believe in themselves?

What to make of the Leafs' 2-0 series deficit and how they can still win it

Though Toronto may have "deserved" to win Game 2 by the numbers, they'll head to Florida in a two-game deficit. Justin Bourne writes about what the big takeaways have been to this point, and why the Leafs are still in it.

Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to play the villain in series with Panthers

Where Giordano and Holl have struggled and the looming Game 6 lineup decision

It's true that Mark Giordano and Justin Holl have been on the ice for far more goals against than goals for in their Round 1 series, but Justin Bourne explains it's not a case of "bad defending." Still, a lineup change may be necessary.