Craig Berube on coaching in Toronto: "I find the Maple Leafs have a target on their back every night... It is a tough night every night with the Leafs"

Head coach Craig Berube addressed the challenges of facing the Panthers, known for their intense forechecking and physicality. He emphasized needing close support and simplifying their game to combat Florida's tight play. Berube acknowledged recent struggles in his team's identity and stressed the importance of returning to a straightforward, north-south style of play. Regarding new team members, he noted that players tend to know each other well and are usually excited to integrate new players, highlighting the focus on finding the right chemistry within lines and defenses.

"Florida brings that certain game element - hard forechecking team, in your face all game, and there is not a lot of room out there... It is going to be a battle."

"We have done a pretty good job of that. In the last handful of games, we have gotten away from our identity... trying to get that dialed back in here and play that north-south game."

"They get situated, and the players know each other pretty well most of the time nowadays... Our guys were really excited to get these guys here."

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