#practice-lines

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National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 days ago

Craig Berube on the makeup of the McMann-Matthews-Robertson line: "Speed... A lot of speed on the wings"

Joseph Woll has rejoined the group and is highly prepared and hardworking; Sammy Blais practices but awaits lineup time; McMann–Matthews–Robertson is a working top line.
Toronto
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2 days ago

Craig Berube on Sammy Blais' Leafs debut: "He made the best of it... He took the body well and made some good plays with the puck"

Matthew Knies has developed into an effective playmaker with 10 assists in 11 games, creating workmanlike assists through forecheck first touches and net presence.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on keeping Easton Cowan on the bench for most of the third period vs. NYR: "He pushed a little bit too much... He knows; he is a smart kid who understands"

Young players need patient, in-game management and simple, patient play when leading; manage workloads and use coaching and video review for improvement.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 weeks ago

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan will enter the Leafs' lineup soon: "He is close... We will see what happens"

Top line showed improved possession and puck movement in the second period but must retain pucks on the forecheck, build chemistry, and speed up power-play puck movement.
Toronto
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3 weeks ago

Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: "A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear... He has really good hands and a good shot"

Sammy Blais will play a physical, forechecking role while coaches leverage his scoring ability and familiarity to integrate him into team systems.
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