Craig Berube is the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, replacing Sheldon Keefe who was relieved of his duties on May 9, 2024 ¹ ². Berube, 58,
brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously coached the Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2019 ².
*Berube’s Coaching Philosophy*
Berube emphasizes the importance of pressure and not letting teams have too much time with the puck, particularly on the penalty kill ³. He’s also focused on
giving players opportunities to showcase their skills and react to different situations.
*Recent Developments*
In a recent press conference, Berube discussed the status of Auston Matthews and John Tavares’ injuries, with Matthews looking great in practice and
Tavares day-to-day ³. Berube also praised Chris Tanev’s character, defensive skills, and penalty-killing abilities.
*Upcoming Games*
The Maple Leafs have three preseason games remaining, and Berube plans to give goalies Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz full 60-minute games to test their skills ³.
*Roster Updates*
The team has made several roster moves, including signing forward Connor Dewar, defenseman Chris
Tanev, and goalie Anthony Stolarz ¹. They’ve also re-signed forward Max Domi and defenseman Timothy Liljegren ¹.
*Berube’s Staff*
Berube has added Lane Lambert to his coaching staff, who brings expertise in penalty killing ³. Marc Savard has also joined the staff as an assistant coach ¹.
The Maple Leafs are looking to bounce back from a disappointing playoff run last season, and Berube’s experience and coaching philosophy could be just what the team needs to succeed.
