Confirmed with Link: Craig Berube named the 32nd Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs

[sxvnert]

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"Start of the season" being the key phrase in that statement.

Keefe was 6-4-0 after game #23.

 

[ULF_55]

Leafs always start slowly right?

14th. isn't bad is it?

 

[JamieG19]

I am assuming most coaches start mid-season because this is atrocious.

Yes, it is worded carefully so they can pump up Berube and have fans fondly thinking of departed coaches from the past that they love.

Again, nothing has changed except the media loves Berube and treats him as a hockey God and tells you how tough he is and how he’s holding the players accountable. Even though nothing has changed. The big boys run the show, when they mess up, coach walks on eggshells and massages their egos, and shows how tough he is by calling out fringe players.

Basically the same team with better PR because the media loves the coach.

 

[JamieG19]

A great example of how nothing has changed except the narrative from the media about the coach is JR on the podcast with Rosehill both Ga ga in love with “Chief” saying Berube calls out the stars….uh no! But believe it bc JR and and Rosehill say it about their buddy.

When he has the chance, like Matthews giveaway in OT and lack of recovery bc he extended his shift….Berube tippy toed around it by saying they needed to support him better (only other guy to blame was Marner for the change and Berube didn’t call him out either).

And tonight he’s praising Matthews after the game by focusing on the penalty he took by sticking up for Mitch.

The media just say things that are not true about Berube and you’re just supposed to ignore the facts and what you see and hear yourself.

 

[Evilhomer]

A great example of how nothing has changed except the narrative from the media about the coach is JR on the podcast with Rosehill both Ga ga in love with “Chief” saying Berube calls out the stars….uh no! But believe it bc JR and and Rosehill say it about their buddy.

When he has the chance, like Matthews giveaway in OT and lack of recovery bc he extended his shift….Berube tippy toed around it by saying they needed to support him better (only other guy to blame was Marner for the change and Berube didn’t call him out either).

And tonight he’s praising Matthews after the game by focusing on the penalty he took by sticking up for Mitch.

The media just say things that are not true about Berube and you’re just supposed to ignore the facts and what you see and hear yourself.

This is the exact reason I think he will win coach of the year. The hockey media is falling all over itself to praise Berube at every turn.

 

[Gary Nylund]

This is the exact reason I think he will win coach of the year. The hockey media is falling all over itself to praise Berube at every turn.

This makes no sense. If the team doesn't play better, Berube has no shot.

 

[thusk]

Leafs had been basically one of 2 o 3 best 5v5 team this season, where they clearly need to improve is on Special team

Just with a better PP, you can easily add 2 or 3 win...

 

[Evilhomer]

This makes no sense. If the team doesn't play better, Berube has no shot.

The team will play fine. It will get 105-110 points.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Leafs had been basically one of 2 o 3 best 5v5 team this season, where they clearly need to improve is on Special team

Just with a better PP, you can easily add 2 or 3 win...

With a better PP, add a couple of wins, with a worse 5x5, add a couple of losses. Not sure what your point is, all aspects of the teams play count and at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that we're 15th overall which is pretty bad.

The team will play fine. It will get 105-110 points.

I'm sure we'll be better than we have been, how much better remains to be seen. When do you figure we'll take over 1st place? Last year you said December, are your expectations higher because we're a better team this season?

 

[thusk]

With a better PP, add a couple of wins, with a worse 5x5, add a couple of losses. Not sure what your point is, all aspects of the teams play count and at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that we're 15th overall which is pretty bad.


I'm sure we'll be better than we have been, how much better remains to be seen. When do you figure we'll take over 1st place? Last year you said December, are your expectations higher because we're a better team this season?

With kind of team leafs had, its not nornal they are last in the entire NHL on PP

 

[Gary Nylund]

With kind of team leafs had, its not nornal they are last in the entire NHL on PP

You can say that again.

 

[Nineteen67]

A great example of how nothing has changed except the narrative from the media about the coach is JR on the podcast with Rosehill both Ga ga in love with “Chief” saying Berube calls out the stars….uh no! But believe it bc JR and and Rosehill say it about their buddy.

When he has the chance, like Matthews giveaway in OT and lack of recovery bc he extended his shift….Berube tippy toed around it by saying they needed to support him better (only other guy to blame was Marner for the change and Berube didn’t call him out either).

And tonight he’s praising Matthews after the game by focusing on the penalty he took by sticking up for Mitch.

The media just say things that are not true about Berube and you’re just supposed to ignore the facts and what you see and hear yourself.

But he does call them out and coaches them without backtracking.

 

[Evilhomer]

I'm sure we'll be better than we have been, how much better remains to be seen. When do you figure we'll take over 1st place? Last year you said December, are your expectations higher because we're a better team this season?

My expectations are quite a bit higher, especially with how mediocre the Atlantic division is now.

 

[Gary Nylund]

My expectations are quite a bit higher, especially with how mediocre the Atlantic division is now.

So when do you figure we'll move into 1st place to stay?

 

[Dough72]

the powerplay woes are all about pressure. It's in their head. Stuff getting in their head is why we suck in the playoffs too. And why Matthews is missing all his shots after they put the C on his shirt. Nothing a coach can do about it. The entire era has become quite a mess because of it.

 

[kevsh]

The team will play fine. It will get 105-110 points.

He's not winning the Jack Adams if they get 105-110 points, no matter how biased the Toronto media is.

 

[IPS]

My expectations are quite a bit higher, especially with how mediocre the Atlantic division is now.

Then you go right ahead and have those, get as giddy as you like about them.

So far it literally looks another textbook ~3rd (possibly 2nd) place finish in the division along with the fantastic playoff results we've all come to love and expect.

Berube's a good coach in my books but I'm seeing not much different at all with the team nowadays. It's looking more and more like coaching wasn't gonna be some grand change that was gonna make the team ascend to the next level. It's still the same team - and they come and go as they please.

 

[TheShape]

Berube's a good coach in my books but I'm seeing not much different at all with the team nowadays. It's looking more and more like coaching wasn't gonna be some grand change that was gonna make the team ascend to the next level. It's still the same team - and they come and go as they please.

They're a loser core incapable of levelling up. Doesn't make them bad players, they just are what they are, it is what it is. I don't know what more evidence people could possibly need at this point.

Berube can only do so much.

 

[GoonieFace]

They're a loser core incapable of levelling up. Doesn't make them bad players, they just are what they are, it is what it is. I don't know what more evidence people could possibly need at this point.

Berube can only do so much.

Berube could start by separating Marner and Matthews. Seems like the obvious move at this point.

If Marner’s brilliance is unmatched he should be able to get other guys on the team going, kind of what Willy does

 

[Gary Nylund]

Berube could start by separating Marner and Matthews. Seems like the obvious move at this point.

If Marner’s brilliance is unmatched he should be able to get other guys on the team going, kind of what Willy does

This. So much this!!

 

[The Shadow]

Loser core.

 

[PromisedLand]

Berube oughtta start losing his temper often

 

[Dough72]

Berube could start by separating Marner and Matthews. Seems like the obvious move at this point.

If Marner’s brilliance is unmatched he should be able to get other guys on the team going, kind of what Willy does

since when does Marner not get his linemates going? It's his entire reason for existence. Nylander is far more of a solo artist.

 

[GoonieFace]

since when does Marner not get his linemates going? It's his entire reason for existence. Nylander is far more of a solo artist.

Then he should have no problem going to another line and making it work. Willy went with Tavares and Patches and it seems to work, at least for now

 

[wingman75]

Chief is learning quickly what he is dealing with here. Things aren't what they seem!