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Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s learning curve after a lost battle in OT vs....

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-17-9. On...
Calle Jarnkrok, Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #50 Projected Lines, Preview &...

It's a big one tonight at Scotiabank Arena: Can the Maple Leafs avoid the season-series sweep against the Red Wings and narrow the gap...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Chris Tanev’s decision about season-ending surgery: “He hasn’t decided…. That’s him...

Ahead of Wednesday's game against Detroit, Craig Berube discussed the decision to start Joseph Woll in net, Chris Tanev's status, and the challenge/significance of...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the message to Jake McCabe amid his struggles: “Every player goes...

After Tuesday's practice, Craig Berube discussed his goaltending situation with Joseph Woll's shaky past two starts and Anthony Stolarz's conditioning stint with the Marlies,...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on whether the Leafs’ intense schedule contributed to the blowout loss to...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 24-17-8. On the team's...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ injury situation: “It’s bothered him a lot for quite...

Ahead of Monday's game against Minnesota, Craig Berube discussed Matthew Knies' injury, Scott Laughton's ability to elevate in the lineup, William Nylander and Anthony...
John Tavares, 2024-25 exit interview

John Tavares on Scott Laughton taunting a Jets fan in Winnipeg: “It’s hard to...

Ahead of Monday's game against Minnesota, John Tavares discussed Scott Laughton's "glue guy" characteristics, the red-hot play of Auston Matthews, and the challenge of...
Joe Woll, Maple Leafs vs. Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild – Game #49 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

Can the Maple Leafs avoid the road-trip hangover and kick off a five-game homestand on the right note against the Minnesota Wild? (7:30 p.m....
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs collecting five of eight points from a tough road...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 24-16-8.  On the...
Steven Lorentz, Maple Leafs vs. Jets

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets – Game #48 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

In the words of Troy Stecher, the Maple Leafs need to "empty the tank" to end a tough road trip on a high note...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on Jake McCabe’s play since returning from injury: “He was elite for...

Ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg, Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the surging Jets, the positives to build on from the OTL in...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the message to Easton Cowan about his costly penalty in Vegas:...

After Friday's practice, Craig Berube discussed the consecutive losses on the road, William Nylander's status, Easton Cowan's costly penalty in Vegas, and Anthony Stolarz...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ frustrating OT loss in Vegas: “We can’t give up...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 6-5 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 23-16-8. On...
Nic Roy, Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Game #47 Projected Lines, Preview &...

It's a money-on-the-board game for centerman Nic Roy, who is the most notable player facing his former team in tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Golden...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on whether facing Marner adds extra juice to the Leafs vs. VGK...

Ahead of Thursday's game in Las Vegas, Craig Berube discussed facing off against Mitch Marner for the first time since Marner joined the Golden...

The future of Laughton & McMann in Toronto, and the Dougie Hamilton question ...

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' 10-game points streak ending with a thud in Utah, John Tavares'...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ blowout loss in Utah: “This is a flush game,...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 6-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth, which dropped the Maple Leafs' record to 23-16-7. On whether the...
Matias Maccelli, Maple Leafs vs. Mammoth

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Utah Mammoth – Game #46 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

To extend their points streak to 11, the Maple Leafs will need to dig deep in a tired situation against a rested Utah Mammoth...
Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 4-3 OT win in Colorado: “We can compete with...

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 23-15-7. On the...
William Nylander, Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche – Game #45 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...

Riding the momentum of a nine-game points streak, the Maple Leafs are hoping to pull off a feat no other team has accomplished this...