Craig Berube on the biggest surprise of the Leafs' season: "Matthew Knies has surprised me with his growth as a player and what he's accomplished... He's grown quickly"
Briefly

Ahead of the final regular season game, coach Craig Berube addresses the challenge of managing a non-critical game while preparing for playoffs. He is confident in the readiness of injured players Ekman-Larsson, McCabe, and Kampf for Game 1. Berube discusses the Domi-Tavares-Nylander line, indicating they need to improve puck management to become effective. He stresses the need for a balance between smart play and assertiveness, reminding players that being overly cautious can hinder performance.
There is no science to it. You go play. We will manage minutes and manage things as best as we can.
My job is to manage the minutes, but we are going to use everybody.
For me, it is about them managing the puck more than anything. Hope plays aren't good plays.
If they can get that mindset, it can be a dangerous line.
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