Dallas Eakins reveals his honest take on Craig Berube's hiring by the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Months following Craig Berube's hiring, former assistant coach Dallas Eakins is hopeful about the team's prospects and expresses optimism for the Maple Leafs' future.
Following another early playoff exit and a frustrating Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins, the Leafs opted to part ways with Keefe. Craig Berube, renowned for his role in leading the St. Louis Blues to their inaugural Stanley Cup in 2019, was brought in as the new head coach. This significant change has sparked considerable interest and discussion.
On a recent episode of The Leafs Nation podcast, Dallas Eakins, who previously worked as an assistant coach for the Leafs, shared his views on Berube's hiring and its potential effects. Eakins showed confidence in Berube's ability to lead the team, praising his direct approach and extensive experience.
"With Chief coming in, I just thought that was a great hire. That is a Stanley Cup-winning coach. There's no BS, no tip-toeing around any issues with Chief - he hits him head-on[...]
I know the passion of that Toronto market. It's either win or bust, it's either parade or doom, that's just how that market is. This is why I love Chief there."
I know the passion of that Toronto market. It's either win or bust, it's either parade or doom, that's just how that market is. This is why I love Chief there."
Now coaching in Germany, Eakins brings valuable experience from his tenures with the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks. His support for Berube underscores his belief in the new coach's potential to change the Leafs' fortunes.
The team's supporters will be keenly watching to see if Berube can meet these high expectations and lead Toronto to a Stanley Cup victory.
Source: Hockey Feed
Dallas Eakins has blunt prediction for Craig Berube in Toronto
Dallas Eakins has blunt prediction for Craig Berube in Toronto
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