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6 days agoCraig Berube's time with Maple Leafs parallels his post-Cup Blues seasons
It's safe to say that Craig Berube caught lightning in a bottle during the 2018-19 season. The Blues were a talented team that was underperforming and needed someone to come in and point them in the right direction. Having a future Hall of Fame defenceman in Alex Pietrangelo didn't hurt either. In fact, a comically deep blue line and team lousy with two-way talented top six forwards, along with emerging youthful talent like Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, was a blessing. And that's before even discussing the unsustainably great rookie campaign from Jordan Binnington.
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1 month agoKraken head coach Lane Lambert on his experience in the Toronto market with the Leafs: "I'd certainly heard stories about how you walk down the street and this or that (might happen)... It didn't happen"
Coming back to Toronto, you know this Leafs team very well. What do you expect out of them? Lambert: They're a dynamic hockey team with tremendous individual skill. They don't need a lot of opportunities to put the puck in the net. They're dangerous. Watching them play the Rangers, they played fast. They're just a good hockey team that is solid top to bottom. They've got a defense core and good goaltending. Good team.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on the Leafs' shutout loss to the Panthers in Game 4: "The guys played hard... It is a tough series... They are a very good team, and it is a battle"
The Maple Leafs' penalties and missed opportunities hindered their performance in Game 4 against the Panthers.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on rebounding from the Leafs' tough Game 3 overtime loss: "We were always prepared for a long series... We have an opportunity to go into Game 4 and get a split"
Matchups can shift from home to road, but their impact can vary.
Auston Matthews needs to focus on hitting the net more consistently.
Joseph Woll faces challenges in puck handling but has room for improvement.
The team must better manage player shifts in critical overtime situations.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on Joseph Woll's performance in the Leafs' Game 3 loss to Florida: "He was really good... I don't love the fourth goal, but other than that, he was solid"
The team's inability to maintain puck possession in the second period compromised their game plan against the Panthers.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on Max Domi's hit on Aleksander Barkov at the end of Game 4: "The Kulikov hit on Marner was ten times worse"
Coach Craig Berube remains unfazed by Max Domi's hit on Barkov, focusing instead on players' performance and the competitive nature of the series.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on the Leafs' shutout loss to the Panthers in Game 4: "The guys played hard... It is a tough series... They are a very good team, and it is a battle"
The Maple Leafs' penalties and missed opportunities hindered their performance in Game 4 against the Panthers.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on the Leafs' progress since he was hired one year ago today: "The leadership group has grown... Our team has great buy-in... That is why it works"
Matthew Knies is crucial to the team's postseason success, but his current status remains uncertain.
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6 months agoCraig Berube on the Leafs' slow start in a brutal Game 5 performance: "It is hard to explain it... We all have to be better, myself included"
The team's poor performance and slow start significantly impacted the game, leading to a disappointing loss.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 months agoCraig Berube on the Panthers' "mean" game: "Are they mean? They are physical and in your face the whole game, but I don't necessarily think it is mean... We are physical, too"
As a dad, you are always kind of on edge and thinking about things. It all worked out, which is great. We are very happy for him.
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7 months agoCraig Berube on Simon Benoit contributing to two straight Leafs playoff OT goals: "Benny has made huge strides this year... Always great when a guy like him scores a big goal like that"
Craig Berube praised Simon Benoit for his growth and key overtime goal, emphasizing the team's resilience and overall performance in the game.
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