Craig Berube Drops Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson Bombshells Right Before the Playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs head head coach Craig Berube recently dropped updates on injured players like Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and even David Kampf.
The NHL playoffs will begin on Sunday for the Maple Leafs as they take on the Ottawa Senators in the first round.
They need their team to be healthy in order to have a chance, although that has been difficult, especially when it comes to the defensive end.
Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson have been out of the lineup for a few games, while forward David Kampf has also had to miss time due to an injury.
Craig Berube updates on Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
Today, the Leafs were at morning skate hours before their final regular season game agains the Detroit Red Wings.
Afterward, head coach Craig Berube was asked about his injured players. This is where he dropped a bombshell about their statuses for Game 1.
Leafs coach Craig Berube confirms he's sticking with the same lineup tonight in the regular season finale
But he is «very confident» that Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe & David Kampf will be ready for Game 1
But he is «very confident» that Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe & David Kampf will be ready for Game 1
This should obviously be seen as good news for anyone who watches or follows the team. They will be at full strength come Sunday, barring a setback.
It seemed clear as day that the injuries weren't serious. Instead, the team was trying to give them a break as to not aggravate things.
Now that the Atlantic Division is secured, the Leafs can at least breathe for a couple of days before thinking deeply about the playoffs.
Hopefully, McCabe, OEL, and Kampf or ready to go and can be huge contributors down the stretch here.
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