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#craig-berube

4 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig 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"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the Leafs' wild 6-4 win over the Bruins: "What impressed me: We were up, then we were tied, but our game stayed the same... It didn't change"

3 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on what gives him confidence in his Leafs team ahead of Game 7: "What I saw in Game 6 in Florida and in Game 6 in Ottawa"

4 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig 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"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the Leafs' wild 6-4 win over the Bruins: "What impressed me: We were up, then we were tied, but our game stayed the same... It didn't change"

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#team-strategy

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' reduced goal-scoring rate: "He's getting the opportunities, and that hasn't really changed from last year... It's just not going in as much"

Auston Matthews is creating chances but experiencing a slower scoring pace; line changes may revitalise team performance.

Craig Berube on the pressure on the Leafs' core to deliver in Game 6: "All I hear around here is, 'Core, core, core...' It's on the whole team, not just four guys"

Coach Berube emphasizes the need for offensive improvement and confidence in his team's potential despite recent setbacks.

5 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on keeping Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner together for Game 6: "I trust them and believe in them"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' failure to capitalize on a four-minute power play to end the series in Ottawa: "We'll be better"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the keys for the Maple Leafs vs. the Panthers' Sam Bennett & Brad Marchand line: "You have to be careful with taking the extra shot or swing... That is what they want, and you can't get drawn into it"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on sticking by the same Leafs lineup and goaltender for Game 5: "I don't see a reason to change it right now"

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' reduced goal-scoring rate: "He's getting the opportunities, and that hasn't really changed from last year... It's just not going in as much"

Auston Matthews is creating chances but experiencing a slower scoring pace; line changes may revitalise team performance.

Craig Berube on the pressure on the Leafs' core to deliver in Game 6: "All I hear around here is, 'Core, core, core...' It's on the whole team, not just four guys"

Coach Berube emphasizes the need for offensive improvement and confidence in his team's potential despite recent setbacks.

5 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on keeping Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner together for Game 6: "I trust them and believe in them"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' failure to capitalize on a four-minute power play to end the series in Ottawa: "We'll be better"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the keys for the Maple Leafs vs. the Panthers' Sam Bennett & Brad Marchand line: "You have to be careful with taking the extra shot or swing... That is what they want, and you can't get drawn into it"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on sticking by the same Leafs lineup and goaltender for Game 5: "I don't see a reason to change it right now"

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#maple-leafs

1 week ago

Craig 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.

Craig Berube on Mitch Marner being asked by management to waive his NMC before the deadline: "Mitch is playing for the Leafs, and I am glad he is playing for the Leafs"

Mistakes were the key factor in the team's recent losses against top opponents.

Craig Berube on Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev chipping in offensively in the Leafs' 5-2 win over Chicago: "They have such good chemistry together and are so connected with each other"

The Maple Leafs improved their record to 35-20-2 after a 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks, demonstrating enhanced offensive play in the second period.

Craig Berube on the Leafs' 6-3 win over Carolina coming out of the break: "We backed up a little bit too much in the third and let them come at us, but I liked a lot of our game"

The Maple Leafs secured a victory with strong performances, but improvements in defensive aggression are necessary for future games.

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' wild 6-5 OT win in Pittsburgh: "It is a little too high event of a game"

The team showed resilience in their overtime win against the Penguins despite initial mistakes.

Craig Berube on Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews' play since returning from 4 Nations: "They've been a little bit tired for me, but they showed a lot of grit (in Boston)... Mitch had a heck of a game"

The Maple Leafs showed strong character in their overtime win against the Bruins, highlighting improved performance and individual contributions.

1 week ago

Craig 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.

Craig Berube on Mitch Marner being asked by management to waive his NMC before the deadline: "Mitch is playing for the Leafs, and I am glad he is playing for the Leafs"

Mistakes were the key factor in the team's recent losses against top opponents.

Craig Berube on Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev chipping in offensively in the Leafs' 5-2 win over Chicago: "They have such good chemistry together and are so connected with each other"

The Maple Leafs improved their record to 35-20-2 after a 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks, demonstrating enhanced offensive play in the second period.

Craig Berube on the Leafs' 6-3 win over Carolina coming out of the break: "We backed up a little bit too much in the third and let them come at us, but I liked a lot of our game"

The Maple Leafs secured a victory with strong performances, but improvements in defensive aggression are necessary for future games.

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' wild 6-5 OT win in Pittsburgh: "It is a little too high event of a game"

The team showed resilience in their overtime win against the Penguins despite initial mistakes.

Craig Berube on Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews' play since returning from 4 Nations: "They've been a little bit tired for me, but they showed a lot of grit (in Boston)... Mitch had a heck of a game"

The Maple Leafs showed strong character in their overtime win against the Bruins, highlighting improved performance and individual contributions.

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#nhl

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' big win over the Panthers: "It is the type of hockey we knew we had to play against Florida... Our team stuck with it"

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a playoff spot with a strong team performance against the Florida Panthers.

Craig 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.

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"

The Blues must simplify their game against the aggressive forechecking style of the Panthers.

Craig Berube on how Mitch Marner is dealing with all of the noise in the Toronto market: "He has a lot of energy in every game and every practice... He seems happy"

The matchup against the Florida Panthers poses a significant challenge for the team, especially after a lengthy road trip.

Craig Berube on Steven Lorentz joining a line with David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok: "It's a good line that you can trust in all situations... They can start in their own zone"

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander are relied on heavily, raising concerns about player fatigue ahead of the Vegas game.

Craig Berube on inserting Ryan Reaves for the Leafs' matchup vs. Matt Rempe and the Rangers: "Reavo in the lineup maybe deters him from being as physical as he has been -- or their whole team, for that matter"

Ryan Reaves was reinserted into the lineup to deter opposing physicality ahead of the game against the New York Rangers.

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' big win over the Panthers: "It is the type of hockey we knew we had to play against Florida... Our team stuck with it"

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a playoff spot with a strong team performance against the Florida Panthers.

Craig 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.

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"

The Blues must simplify their game against the aggressive forechecking style of the Panthers.

Craig Berube on how Mitch Marner is dealing with all of the noise in the Toronto market: "He has a lot of energy in every game and every practice... He seems happy"

The matchup against the Florida Panthers poses a significant challenge for the team, especially after a lengthy road trip.

Craig Berube on Steven Lorentz joining a line with David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok: "It's a good line that you can trust in all situations... They can start in their own zone"

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander are relied on heavily, raising concerns about player fatigue ahead of the Vegas game.

Craig Berube on inserting Ryan Reaves for the Leafs' matchup vs. Matt Rempe and the Rangers: "Reavo in the lineup maybe deters him from being as physical as he has been -- or their whole team, for that matter"

Ryan Reaves was reinserted into the lineup to deter opposing physicality ahead of the game against the New York Rangers.

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#toronto-maple-leafs

2 weeks ago

Craig 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"

Mitch Marner's new parenthood inspires positivity as the playoffs continue.

Toronto Maple Leafs

How is the Battle of Ontario matchup game playing out through four games?

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' progress towards a return: "There is no timeline, and I know we are all looking for one, but he's going in the right direction"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the challenge presented by the Senators: "You're not going to get any easy ice against them. None. It is going to be a battle."

2 weeks ago

Craig 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"

Mitch Marner's new parenthood inspires positivity as the playoffs continue.

Toronto Maple Leafs

How is the Battle of Ontario matchup game playing out through four games?

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' progress towards a return: "There is no timeline, and I know we are all looking for one, but he's going in the right direction"