It feels as though Nick Robertson has been a healthy scratch for about half of his NHL career. The young forward has battled inconsistency since he entered the league, and although he’s on pace to play more games in a season than ever before, he will once again be a scratch after a six-week run without missing a game. Robertson and Philippe Myers will come out of the lineup in … [Read more...] about Craig Berube says Nick Robertson’s game has ‘dropped off’ but reiterates confidence in him
Craig Berube believes Maple Leafs’ power play lacks confidence after loss to Canadiens
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, snapping their three-game winning streak. While the team started the game strong, it was ultimately the middle frame once again where things started to look a little sloppy. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube broke down how he saw the team start strong, but fall apart in the … [Read more...] about Craig Berube believes Maple Leafs’ power play lacks confidence after loss to Canadiens
Maple Leafs impressed by Dennis Hildeby’s confidence in crease
Dennis Hildeby is currently the Toronto Maple Leafs’ No. 1 goaltender, and the team is extremely confident he’s more than capable of getting the job done. Despite losing in a shootout on Saturday night to the Montreal Canadiens, Hildeby was the story everyone was talking about after. A 33-save performance gave the Maple Leafs every opportunity to stay in the game. This was … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs impressed by Dennis Hildeby’s confidence in crease
Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev to be re-evaluated Wednesday, no timeline for Anthony Stolarz
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, which could spur his eventual return to the lineup, head coach Craig Berube said Sunday. “He feels good,” Berube said of Tanev via Nick Barden of The Hockey News. “He’s skating, working hard. But we’ll have to see when he gets looked at on Wednesday.” Tanev participated in Saturday’s morning skate, … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev to be re-evaluated Wednesday, no timeline for Anthony Stolarz
Leafs’ morning skate notes: Berube expects Woll to miss a week, Hildeby will start vs. Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube expects goaltender Joseph Woll to miss one week with a lower-body injury. Woll was placed on injured reserve retroactive to December 4 on Saturday morning, and the team recalled Artur Akhtyamov from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Craig Berube on Joseph Woll: “He’ll be a week hopefully. We’re not expecting it to be too long.” — Arun … [Read more...] about Leafs’ morning skate notes: Berube expects Woll to miss a week, Hildeby will start vs. Canadiens