"That's not to say that other players don't work as hard as Tavares does, but when you take into the consideration the amount of preparation he does on a day-to-day basis and the amount of effort he puts into taking care of his body, it's easy to understand why he scored 38 goals as a 34-year-old last season. Following a two-point performance including the overtime winner against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night."
""You don't really need to coach him," Berube said of his alternate captain following Saturday night's 4-3 win over Buffalo. "He's so professional and dedicated, he loves the Leafs and loves the team, he just comes to work every night. He doesn't ever take a night off, or a day off. He's always just doing his thing, working, highly competitive out there, and it's great to get to coach a guy like that.""
Craig Berube has coached three NHL teams and values veteran players who consistently show up and work like a 9-to-5 employee. John Tavares demonstrates such professionalism through meticulous day-to-day preparation and body maintenance, which contributed to a 38-goal season at age 34. Tavares recorded a two-point night including an overtime winner against the Buffalo Sabres. Berube praised Tavares’ dedication, noting that he requires little coaching because he never takes nights off and competes with high intensity. The Maple Leafs played a physical game, out-hitting Buffalo 25-20, and physicality remains a key component of their best performances. Securing divisional points is important for playoff seeding.
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