"Ever since his debut in Ottawa, where he scored four goals, everyone knew he had a special scoring touch and would easily establish himself as one of the lethal scores in the NHL. Matthews did not disappoint, winning multiple Rocket Richard Trophies, a Hart Trophy, the Calder Memorial Trophy, multiple 60-goal seasons, and a new franchise record. Matthews has always had the scoring touch, but since Craig Berube took over the Maple Leafs bench, we have seen a new dynamic form in Matthews game."
"Under Craig Berube, Matthews has been asked to be a more complete player. Since day one of the Berube era, the Maple Leafs were forced to play a more balanced style of hockey, the kind that will win you playoff series. The Leafs have played a heavier and more defensive style of hockey. The Leafs were now winning tight, checking low-event hockey games."
Auston Matthews entered the NHL as a prolific goal scorer, debuting with four goals and collecting multiple Rocket Richard Trophies, a Hart Trophy, the Calder, multiple 60-goal seasons, and a franchise record. Under Craig Berube, Matthews has been directed to become a more complete player within a heavier, more defensive Maple Leafs system designed for playoff success. The team shifted to balanced, low-event, checking hockey that produced an Atlantic Division title but reduced some players' offensive totals. Fan perception fluctuated, with early-season struggles prompting criticism before a recent hot streak driven largely by Matthews' returning scoring touch.
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