James Mirtle

James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic known for roster and front-office coverage, talks about Mike Gillis as a Toronto fit and the team's management search. He discusses Auston Matthews’ current value and trade risks. He contrasts rebuild paths like Vancouver’s forced teardown versus Toronto’s retool, and examines Pittsburgh and Seattle’s differing strategies.

James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, breaks down the buzz around Mike Gillis as a fit for Toronto’s next GM and why ownership’s “retool” message matters. He weighs other front-office candidates, the need for both a president and GM, Auston Matthews’ status, and compares Toronto’s path to Vancouver and Pittsburgh in multiple sharp takes.

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic who covers the NHL and international hockey, joins to break down Olympic hockey storylines. He discusses format debates around three-on-three overtime. He explains how Crosby and Morrissey absences shift Canada’s approach. He previews Finland’s style, key matchups, and MVP candidates like McDavid.