James Mirtle

James Mirtle James covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL and the game of hockey for The Athletic. He appears regularly as an analyst on TSN 1050 and other stations.

Tonight's thoughts on Kyle Dubas, the Leafs, the Penguins and a budding rivalry...
04/06/2023

Tonight's thoughts on Kyle Dubas, the Leafs, the Penguins and a budding rivalry...

With Kyle Dubas in Pittsburgh and ready for battle in the Eastern Conference with his old team, a heated new rivalry has just been born.

Today's story:
15/05/2023

Today's story:

Keeping their 25-year-old superstar center through the rest of his prime needs to be a top Maple Leafs priority.

Round 1 report cards for the Maple Leafs.
01/05/2023

Round 1 report cards for the Maple Leafs.

A grade for each of the Maple Leafs, including Sheldon Keefe and Kyle Dubas, based on their Round 1 performance vs. the Lightning.

Tonight's column as the Leafs finally advance to Round 2.
30/04/2023

Tonight's column as the Leafs finally advance to Round 2.

Kyle Dubas made some mistakes and learned from them along the way but now has the Leafs in a position to do something special.

Today's column, on the Maple Leafs bizarre goalie situation of late, and what changes the NHL should make to fix the iss...
12/04/2023

Today's column, on the Maple Leafs bizarre goalie situation of late, and what changes the NHL should make to fix the issue

The NHL should consider some minor tweaks to the next CBA to make sure EBUG issues happen less frequently.

14/03/2023

There’s been a lot of NHL expansion chatter in the last week, so let’s consider six potential new locations.

Today's story on the Leafs blockbuster trade.
18/02/2023

Today's story on the Leafs blockbuster trade.

Leafs GM swings big to land a Conn Smythe winner. As far as bets to save your job go, this is a pretty good one.

Today's story on the Leafs trade deadline path.
09/02/2023

Today's story on the Leafs trade deadline path.

Is it realistic for Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to add both an impact forward and an impact defenceman at the deadline?

RIP.
17/01/2023

RIP.

My story today on Brendan Shanahan’s unique friendship, the tragedy he's dealt with, and the special help he's had along...
29/11/2022

My story today on Brendan Shanahan’s unique friendship, the tragedy he's dealt with, and the special help he's had along the way in his career.

Shanahan put up big numbers but will be remembered for steering the NHL — and certain players — in positive directions.

27/11/2022
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12/10/2022

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What watching a Leafs practice is like, in a nutshell. Leafs (and me) fly to Washington on Wednesday.

We had super dramatic entrance music today. With an appearance by Terry Koshan!

Went for a skate at BMO Field today. Here's my review of the conditions.

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