The Oilers hiring Craig Berube is starting to feel very real and it's hilarious

Craig Berube’s first season as Toronto’s head coach produced a strong record and a second-round playoff appearance, while his second season ended in a poor record and a missed postseason. He was dismissed after the team appeared uninspired. Berube has not shown signs of retiring and is looking for another head-coaching opportunity. Edmonton has been reported as a potential destination after talks lasting three to four hours. Berube’s coaching record across Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Toronto is 365-252-90, with six playoff appearances and a Stanley Cup run with St. Louis in 2018-19. Edmonton’s interest centers on using his proven resume to help the team win the Stanley Cup amid growing uncertainty around Connor McDavid.

"His first season behind the bench saw the Maple Leafs go 52-26-4 and make it to the second round of the playoffs. But his second year was a disaster with the team being 32-36-14 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16. It was a team that looked uninspired and did not seem to care whether they won or lost. This led to Berube's dismissal as head coach."

"While the Leafs cast a wide net to find a bench boss, Berube is looking for his next home. He has shown no indication that he is ready to retire and is looking for another team to become a head coach for. One of the teams that is reportedly showing interest is the Edmonton Oilers. Darren Dreger reported on Insider Trading that the Oilers and Berube talked for three to four hours over the weekend."

"Despite the poor performance this season, Berube has had a very successful tenure as an NHL head coach. Over his 10 years behind the bench for the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and Leafs, he has a record of 365-252-90. He has led his squads to the playoffs six times, culminating in a 34-34 record. But the highlight of his career came back during the 2018-19 season when he helped the Blues go on an improbable run to a Stanley Cup Championship."

"The Oilers' interest in Berube stems from the same idea that the Leafs had. That bringing in a coach with a resume like Berube will help them get over the hump and win the Stanley Cup. This is something the Oilers need to do now more than ever. After dropping their first-round matchup to the Ducks, the rumors that Connor McDavid is unhappy and wants out have only become bigger"

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