Newly minted Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is trying to create a team identity surrounding competing, playing hard, and winning 1-on-1 battles in his first practice behind the bench.
Craig Berube is installing an aggressive north-south system at training camp. The new Leafs head coach is also establishing an identity.
"I was really impressed," the 58-year-old said."It was a tough practice, but I didn't find the pace dropped off that much from start to end, which is very important.", who is at camp on a professional tryout."This is a team that wants to come out of the gates and show they have a whole new compete level."
When Keefe was hired as Leafs coach in 2019, it was his first NHL job. Berube, meanwhile, arrives with a Stanley Cup championship under his belt. as a third-line centre option is what led him to move Nylander back to the wing. But even after Minten was sent back to the Western Hockey League following a four-game audition, Nylander remained on the flank.
"That is a good question," he said."You have to give him some opportunity and time. We have to see an exhibition and play a few games. We will see what he looks like, how he is feeling, and if he is comfortable. Those are conversations I will have with him. Also, we will be watching him and seeing how it looks."
"I'm not going to deep dive into that," the 23-year-old winger said."I signed in Toronto. I'm happy to be in Toronto. Being back here a week ago, it's good to see everyone. I'm happy to be back." "Being healthy and being confident and relaxed had a huge part of that," he said."I think I proved I could produce and play confidently and I'll continue with that and build on that in camp."
"He is a great kid," said Berube."Hard worker. He has a great personality and energy. I thought he had a great day on the ice. He has some elite speed and shot." After a couple injury-plagued seasons, Pacioretty is energized by the chance to crack the Leafs roster. captain said with a smile.
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