Justin Bourne

TORONTO — The goalies get to play too. Most hockey evaluations that end with, “they wouldn't have won if their goalie didn't play well” are irrelevant if the goalie is, y'know, legitimately good.

Though it was never outright declared, something became clear when we learned that Anthony Stolarz would be starting Thursday night against the

There have been a couple developments in the NHL that have had dramatic effects on roster construction and team success, yet it doesn't seem like every front office has taken them into account.

I've always felt like the Maple Leafs should use the regular season as more of a playoff testing ground. I believe they're easily a True Talent playoff team.

As the Maple Leafs enter 2025, they'll have to start answering some massive question marks, which makes them an awfully compelling team. Justin Bourne looks at some of Maple Leafs storylines to watch as we enter the new year.

While six teams in the Eastern Conference look like sure things to make the playoffs, it's going to be quite a battle for the final two spots. Justin Bourne takes a look at all the contenders and makes his picks.

We're at the season's official halfway point, where by now, there's usually a good number of teams who know their playoff hopes are cooked. Take the Western Conference: the Chicago Blackhawks are 17 points back, they're cooked. The San Jose Sharks, cooked. Nashville, Anaheim, cooked, cooked. The previous season it was even more dramatic. On Jan. 8 of last season, the Ottawa Senators were just behind Columbus for 15th in the conference and16 points out of a playoff spot. In the West multiple teams were 15-plus points out. Teams being dead and buried by American Thanksgiving is usually a thing,…

Over the years, Justin Bourne has come to regret the way he held myself as a player on the ice. He tells us why.

The Leafs do need more shots, but that doesn't mean they need to be quicker on the trigger. They need to be quicker on their feet.

Sometimes I worry that my Leafs analysis can come off negative, which I admit I consciously work to avoid.