"Despite the growing frustration surrounding the Maple Leafs' season, it's hard to pin their failures on Craig Berube. From rotating line combinations to demanding adherence to the team's structure, and from trying every motivational tactic in his coaching arsenal, Berube has pushed every button he could. Yet, his efforts have been undermined by a wave of injuries to key players and the continued underperformance of several veterans who were expected to be reliable performers."
"Joshua recently sat down for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and returned with an improved effort against the Capitals. Then, against the Pittsburgh Penguins, he put forth his best effort of the season, registering a goal and an assist in a dominant second period that gave the Maple Leafs a 5-1 lead. This came after a thunderous hit in the first period on Penguins' defenseman Matt Dumba."
Craig Berube has employed a wide range of coaching measures, including rotating line combinations, insisting on structural adherence, and using various motivational tactics. Berube has demanded accountability, sitting veteran players for substandard play, and those scratches sometimes produced improved performances. The team's struggles have been exacerbated by injuries to key players and persistent underperformance from expected contributors. Multiple lineup experiments and disciplined benchings have failed to produce sustained improvement. Any coaching change is unlikely to solve the underlying issues, because the problems extend beyond decisions made behind the bench.
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