Craig Berube details major upcoming changes to the Maple Leafs' style of play for the new season
Toronto Maple Leafs fans were unsure they would see an organized squad under previous head coach Sheldon Keefe. Thankfully, with Craig Berube at the helm, it appears those uncertain days are gone.
Berube has kicked off training camp with a level of intensity that's got fans buzzing. This week, he laid out his vision for how he wants the team to play, and it's refreshing. He's emphasized that he wants the Leafs to have a clear identity, one you'll be sure to see each night win or lose.
He's made it clear that while there's plenty of high-end skill, it's important to play a north-south playoff-like style. He's not looking to take away the flair of their years Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner or William Nylander, but he wants them to know they'll have to dig deep and be tough to play against.
It sounds like we'll see a mix of skill and grit this season, with an emphasis on moving the puck up the ice quickly and back-checking hard. It shows a commitment to teamwork that fans have been craving.
The question is precisely how much will Berube let his stars roam, and how will he crack down if they start getting too fancy? It's a fresh start, and who knows? Maybe this is the year we finally get to see a more consistent and hard-hitting Leafs squad that can make a deep playoff run.
Source: Maple Leafs Daily
Craig Berube Shares Very Clear Message on Changes Coming to the Maple Leafs' Style of Play
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22 SEPTEMBRE | 110 ANSWERS Craig Berube details major upcoming changes to the Maple Leafs' style of play for the new season What are you most excited to see from the Maple Leafs under Craig Berube this season? | ||
| clear team identity | 14 | 12.7 % |
| More intense gameplay | 65 | 59.1 % |
| Better defensive play | 31 | 28.2 % |
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