Bruce Boudreau joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to react to the Leafs’ decision to fire Craig Berube, sharing his surprise that Toronto moved on so quickly and suggesting he expected the organization to take more time before making a change.
Boudreau dives into what may have changed behind the scenes, including the possibility that John Chayka and Mats Sundin spoke with players about their comfort level with the direction of the team. He also discusses whether coaches can sense when their job security is slipping, pointing to his own experience that most behind the bench do.
From there, he breaks down what went wrong for Toronto this season, pointing to defensive breakdowns and injuries as key factors rather than a single issue. He also weighs in on whether having the No. 1 pick could have influenced the timing of the move, and outlines why he doesn’t believe it played a major role.
Finally, Boudreau addresses the coaching search, saying there’s no real rush on a replacement, and makes the case that the Maple Leafs job remains one of the most attractive in hockey despite the pressure that comes with it.
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