Justin Bourne
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Real Kyper vs. Bourne: How should Maple Leafs approach the trade market?
Justin Bourne
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne go head-to-head debating two questions about the Maple Leafs: How should they approach the trade market this season, and is Auston Matthews all the way back?
Maple Leafs report cards: Grading the players through one month
Justin Bourne
Why NHL save percentages continue to decline despite goalies getting better
Justin Bourne
NHL save percentages have fallen to historic lows despite goaltenders becoming bigger, faster and more technically advanced. Justin Bourne dives into the numbers to look at what is leading to the decline.
Early analysis: What are this year's Maple Leafs?
Justin Bourne
Through 11 games the Maple Leafs have already faced some adversity, some ups and downs, and the group is starting to come together. But what is this team going to be, exactly? Justin Bourne shares his early thoughts on the 2026-27 Leafs.
A detailed look at Gavin McKenna's game before he was benched
Justin Bourne
In wake of Chris Tanev injury, Maple Leafs can't wait to add defenceman
Justin Bourne
As the Maple Leafs deal with their first blue line injury this season, Justin Bourne writes that they can't sit back and be patient after a good start, but have to look at ways to improve the defence now.
Five ways the early NHL season is altering pre-season predictions
Justin Bourne
Pre-season predictions help us set baseline expectations for teams and players around the NHL. But Justin Bourne writes how the first handful of games are changing his perception of these five things.
What's working and what needs work? Early positives, concerns for Maple Leafs
Justin Bourne
When signing an RFA to a long-term deal can be the wrong call
Justin Bourne
There is plenty of sticker shock on new contracts as the salary cap rises, but Tristan Luneau's $43.2 million deal signed with just 14 games of NHL experience will be hard to get value from, writes Justin Bourne.