Justin Bourne

Five ways the early NHL season is altering pre-season predictions

Justin Bourne

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What's working and what needs work? Early positives, concerns for Maple Leafs

In the early going, there are clear signs the Toronto Maple Leafs have got far more to work with than they did last season. So, how's it look? Justin Bourne breaks it all down.

When signing an RFA to a long-term deal can be the wrong call

10 thoughts on Maple Leafs after opening night: New guys a mixed bag

All the hype about the Maple Leafs took the ice Tuesday night against the Canadiens. So, how did all the new guys look? Justin Bourne has some thoughts.

A two-sentence thought on every NHL team before the puck drops

Before the puck drops on the 2026-27 NHL season next Tuesday, Justin Bourne shares his thoughts on each team's outlook.

Exploring three potential outcomes for the 2026-27 Maple Leafs

Five questions about the wave of 'efficient' long-term contracts

The NHL contract landscape radically changed this summer, beginning with the Leo Carlsson offer sheet and extending into the first week of pre-season. Justin Bourne explores five questions he wonders about in this era of big-money deals.

Analyzing the Maple Leafs' off-season: Better team, bigger questions

The Maple Leafs went through some big changes over the summer, and come back a different team that should be better. Still, big questions hang over how it will come together, which Justin Bourne explores.

Two sentences on every notable free-agency signing

Where Maple Leafs' defence stands, and where it's possibly headed

On the verge of July 1st and In the midst of the Maple Leafs making major changes to their defence, Justin Bourne discusses where things are at with their D-corps, and where they're going.