Craig Berube on the Leaf fans' reception at the end of a disappointing season: "I talk about it all the time: This is a special place"

"I'm always excited for that, seeing the young guys. It's fun for them to get their first NHL goal."

"They do some good things. They're not bad. It's a lot for them. It's a lot for the young goalie coming into the NHL, too."

"It's impressive. I talk about him all the time with you guys, about his preparation and work ethic. It's the same every day, every practice, every game."

"The support in Toronto is fabulous. It's been fabulous as long as I can remember. It's going to continue to be fabulous."

Craig Berube expressed excitement for Jacob Quillan's first NHL goal, highlighting the challenges faced by young players and call-ups. He praised William Villeneuve's performance and acknowledged the significance of honoring Joe Bowen during his final broadcast. Berube commended John Tavares for his impressive consistency and work ethic at age 35. He expressed disappointment over the team's inability to maintain a lead in their final home game, while also appreciating the unwavering support from Toronto fans throughout the season.

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