"The Leafs entered their Christmas break on a high note, thanks to firmly having the number of Kyle Dubas' Penguins over the past couple of seasons. A 6-3 win, with William Nylander showing up all over the scoresheet was an optimistic turn for a team that needed to make a statement following the firing of Marc Savard, and the mission was accomplished."
"Having recently taken a look at the Leafs internal options for replacing Craig Berube, it feels safe to say that there isn't an inspiring option in the pipeline that can step in and go on a heater in the similar fashion that Craig Berube once did in St. Louis when he replaced Mike Yeo. Lalonde, Van Ryn, and Gruden are all capable of Pete Horachek type filler roles, but the interim tag would stick"
The Leafs entered the Christmas break after a 6-3 win that showcased William Nylander, providing optimism after the firing of Marc Savard. The team remains near the bottom of the Atlantic Division with the second-worst points percentage in the Eastern Conference. The schedule will be compressed over the next five weeks, with only one two-day break and three back-to-backs before the Olympics, making health and endurance critical for playoff positioning. Internal coaching options to replace Craig Berube lack an inspiring candidate who could produce a sudden turnaround. Lalonde, Van Ryn, and Gruden can fill interim roles, but the interim tag would likely persist.
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