Craig Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump
7 months ago

Craig Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The opportunity to give a talented team the extra boost it needs was an enticing one for Craig Berube. “Well obviously, if you look at the roster first and foremost … there’s some great players here,” Berube said. “Watching the playoffs this year with them, I thought that there was already that change kind of going on with how they want to be built and play and that’s bringing that in,” Berube said. “Talking with Brad and … we’re on the same page.” Berube, 58, was hired Friday after five-plus seasons in St. Louis. Treliving said they haven’t gone into player personnel matters yet, with the coaching search being checked off the list first and amateur and pro scout meetings taking place this week.

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Blues Dominate Maple Leafs in First Meeting Since Coach Berube's Firing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Blues Dominate Maple Leafs in First Meeting Since Coach Berube's Firing

Associated Press  

St. Louis emerged victorious in their first meeting against the Toronto Maple Leafs, prevailing 5-1 in a thrilling contest. Jordan Binnington shone with 40 saves, while Dylan Holloway and St. Louis's offense clicked with multiple goals and assists. Despite a late power play miss by Toronto, the Blues secured the victory with timely goals from Philip Broberg and Alexandre Texier. …

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes
7 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Craig Berube as their coach on Friday, bringing in someone with Stanley Cup-winning experience to try to help the storied franchise end the longest championship drought in the NHL. Toronto President Brendan Shanahan and general manager Brad Treliving moved quickly to hire Berube as the replacement for Sheldon Keefe, who was fired after …

Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe is out as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, fired Thursday after another early exit from the NHL playoffs. However, we determined a new voice is needed to help the team push through to reach our ultimate goal.” In a video message posted on social media, Keefe said he was forever grateful for the opportunity to …

Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title
1 year ago

Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues fired Craig Berube on Tuesday night, severing ties with the coach who led the team to its only Stanley Cup title. Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Berube’s firing hours after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. St. Louis led 4-3 going into the third period against Detroit on Tuesday night …

Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy
2 years, 5 months ago

Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have hired Jim Montgomery as their new coach, giving the hockey lifer another chance at an NHL head-coaching job less than three years since he lost his first one. I’m just very thankful for what happened because now I’m a much better person every day and obviously a better husband, father and son.” Montgomery, who …

Will Blues coach Craig Berube finally scratch Zach Sanford after his latest costly mistake? ‘He’s got to learn’
3 years, 8 months ago

Will Blues coach Craig Berube finally scratch Zach Sanford after his latest costly mistake? ‘He’s got to learn’

New York Times  

The Blues were about to walk into the locker room with a much-needed lead on Colorado. “First period, good period, can’t make a soft play,” Berube said. “You’ve got to understand the situation at the time more than anything: the period, the time of period, and really it’s just about making a harder play,” Berube said. In fact, their opponents …

Blues coach Craig Berube is putting faith in players, and it’s paying off
3 years, 10 months ago

Blues coach Craig Berube is putting faith in players, and it’s paying off

New York Times  

The Blues had lost three straight games to Arizona, and a few areas were starting to catch up with them. “It’s good to see guys like Clifford get a goal, and it was good to see Sanford get a goal tonight,” Berube said. “He’s kind of looked a little bit uninspired at times, and I’ve talked to him,” Berube said …

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