Evilhomer
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Two points out of second overall, with Winnipeg coming back down to earth. The leafs haven't had a coach this good since Quinn.
Confirmed with Link: Craig Berube named the 32nd Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Evilhomer
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I think the way the team is playing, and winning, is far different than it was under Keefe, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
DarkKnight
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More and more as the season progresses the team is building its identity and playing his system. It's bend not break, it's clear the rebound opportunities, it's D man up ice not across, it's dump and forecheck, it's keep the puck in front of you defensively, it's a hive, support work ethic. To me it's winning hockey, that's sustainable for the playoffs.
This team doesn't look anything like previous iterations, for the better as far as I'm concerned.
This team doesn't look anything like previous iterations, for the better as far as I'm concerned.
ACC1224
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Coaching change was long overdue.
I saw them united tonight. That’s a huge win IMO
Leaf Rocket
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They look stronger for once, and bouncing back when they get pushed. It's refreshing to see.
HEAVY DUTY
"Nobody ever suspects the butterfly."
1specter
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Jimmy Firecracker
Forecheck, Backcheck, Paycheck.
The Berube effect as experienced by an opponent.
Is it too early for Berbube > Keefe?
I love how this team is playing. It's Burns / Quinn style hockey baby!
I love how this team is playing. It's Burns / Quinn style hockey baby!
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Loving the team this year so far.
Excellent boxing out guys in front of the net, letting the goalie see the puck.
I can see definite input on some off-season adds, most notably Oel and Lorentz, who have both fit.
And they're actually getting competent goaltending from both guys.
Running a hard forecheck and taking less shit after the whistle.
Not afraid to mix it up and run a true line blender - Keefe's idea of a blender is just various different combinations of JT-Marner-Willy-Mitch. Play well and play up.
Get the puck and move it up the ice quickly.
He's very intense behind the bench and it's rubbing off.
Excellent boxing out guys in front of the net, letting the goalie see the puck.
I can see definite input on some off-season adds, most notably Oel and Lorentz, who have both fit.
And they're actually getting competent goaltending from both guys.
Running a hard forecheck and taking less shit after the whistle.
Not afraid to mix it up and run a true line blender - Keefe's idea of a blender is just various different combinations of JT-Marner-Willy-Mitch. Play well and play up.
Get the puck and move it up the ice quickly.
He's very intense behind the bench and it's rubbing off.
What a job he's done, he's got them working harder then they EVER did under Keefe.
But It's not just him.
The PK is clicking
The PP is getting better.
Guys are buying in
haven't seen the team play this hard since the 2002 playoffs with their line of Hoglund Mccauley Roberts.
But It's not just him.
The PK is clicking
The PP is getting better.
Guys are buying in
haven't seen the team play this hard since the 2002 playoffs with their line of Hoglund Mccauley Roberts.
