"Berube was instructed to provide the Maple Leafs with some renewed, pragmatic structure, preaching a north-south philosophy. Toronto showed significant improvements on the defensive side of the puck during the 2024-25 campaign, allowing 136 goals at 5-on-5, the third-fewest in the NHL. During his first year with the team, the Maple Leafs advanced to Game 7 of the second round against the Florida Panthers, where they were defeated soundly 6-1 in the elimination game, spelling the end of Mitch Marner's tenure with the club."
Craig Berube was hired by the Maple Leafs on May 17, 2024 after the team dismissed Sheldon Keefe following the 2023-24 NHL season. Berube posted an 84-62-18 record in 164 regular-season games with Toronto. The coaching change followed the appointment of John Chayka as general manager and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor. Chayka said the decision was necessary to move the organization in a new direction and was not an evaluation of Berube. Berube emphasized communication, direct feedback, and accountability with players. He was tasked with implementing renewed, pragmatic structure and a north-south philosophy. Toronto improved defensively in 2024-25, allowing 136 goals at 5-on-5, the third-fewest in the NHL.
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