Craig Berube's Coaching Style Has Led to a Shocking Toronto Maple Leafs Stat
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has completely shifted the mentality of the team and there is no doubt that the results justify the means.
When Craig Berube came in to replace Sheldon Keefe this season, the expectations were very high.
For the most part, Keefe was a great head coach for the Maple Leafs. However, his biggest problem was that he couldn't get this team to win in the playoffs.
Craig Berube's impact on the Toronto Maple Leafs
A big part of those playoff failures included the Leafs not being able to hold a lead. They would jump out to big leads on offense, only to have their defense ruin the win.
However, Berube has the Maple Leafs playing a much more defensively minded brand of hockey.
So much so that a new statistic is showcasing what kind if impact Berube has had on this team.
As you will read below, the Leafs are 23-0 this season when they enter the third period with the lead.
This is a far cry from Leafs teams of the past and if you are a fan, you can't help but feel like this is a good omen going into the playoffs.
Of course, once the postseason begins, anything can happen. Although when your team is protecting the lead, it is safe to assume they will be successful when the games mean more.
For now, the Leafs are getting great goaltending and they are also thriving on both offense and defense.
Simply put, Berube is giving the fanbase optimism that they have never truly experienced before.
