"At the end of the day, it's a sanctuary for us, for our job, and for the players. We get to still go on the ice, do what we all love to do, and be excited about it. It is not a distraction whatsoever."
Craig Berube’s dismissal was described as unfortunate and part of the business. He was characterized as a great coach and an excellent person to work with, always present for the staff and team. His coaching success was linked to winning and prior playoff success. The news was learned immediately after practice, and attention shifted quickly to preparing for a major series against Cleveland. Off-ice events were said to be manageable because the team’s focus stays on the ice and the players’ playoff run. John Chayka was contacted by text, offering congratulations and allowing the staff to continue its work. Gruden said he is not currently aspiring to the Leafs’ head coaching role and emphasized coaching because he loves it, while players help make the staff look good.
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