Last-place Maple Leafs favour rest ahead of 'critical' road trip

Fans again wonder if Leafs are frauds or contenders

The Maple Leafs entered the season with high expectations, but are sputtering after parting ways with longtime star Mitch Marner.

Leafs get mental and physical reset ahead of ‘critical’ road trip

After a full day off on Sunday, the Maple Leafs decided to not hold a full practice Monday, with their high-minutes players held off of the ice, while others working with development staff. Head coach Craig Berube said it was to give the team a mental break ahead of a critical Eastern Conference road swing.

Craig Berube on the Leafs sitting last in the Eastern Conference through 22 games: "Everybody is frustrated... We all feel it and want to be better... Everyone has to grind right now"

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, the defensive inconsistencies, the team’s current frustration level, and the big road trip ahead. Practice Notes – Nov. 24 Craig Berube offered the following updates on the Maple Leafs injuries: Jake McCabe: Fine to play against Columbus  Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Nic […]

Last-place Maple Leafs favour rest ahead of 'critical' road trip

Craig Berube has been here before — sitting in last place in November. And so seven years later, the Leafs coach is preaching calm ahead of a pivotal stretch for his team.