Bruce Boudreau Rips Into Mitch Marner For Undermining Craig Berube
Former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau didn't hold back when talking about the recent comments made by Mitch Marner.
Following the Leafs' shutout loss to the Vancouver Canucks, Mitch Marner publicly contradicted critiques made by Chris Tanev and the head coach.
Bruce Boudreau not happy with Mitch Marner
While Chris Tanev and the other Leafs players stated the poor effort and execution in the loss, Marner offered a more positive perspective which many viewed as true when you look at the team's struggles.
He made a statement that drew a lot of criticism from media personalities like Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee on The Real Kyper and Bourne.
Now, Boudreau has joined the chorus by delivering a pointed critique on TSN's That's Hockey.
Despite his criticism, Boudreau remains a popular figure among Leafs fans and some of them have called for him to replace Marc Savard as the team's assistant coach to address Toronto's struggling power play.
Even if Bruce Boudreau has never coached the Leafs, his experience and approach make him attractive for any NHL team and he is named as an option for fans looking for mid-season solutions.
The consequence of Mitch Marner's comments and the team's disappointing performance adds more pressure on the Leafs to find consistency before the playoffs.
Whether that involves changes to the coaching staff or improved communication within the locker room, it remains to be seen and it needs to change.
Tonight, the Leafs will look to turn things around against the New Jersey Devils.
