Craig Berube's latest comments prove he knows his job is on the line
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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is trying to keep his job with the franchise, and based on the way his team is playing, it's not going to be easy.
There has been a debate lately about whether or not Craig Berube should be fired from his job with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Overall, it is easy to see why this is a topic of conversation when you consider how the Leafs are currently in last place in the Atlantic Division.
They are one point out of last in the entire Conference, and after a loss to the Nashville Predators, there is nothing but doom and gloom centered around this team.
The Maple Leafs can't keep playing this way, and with a game against the Dallas Stars tonight, Berube could be coaching for his job.
Craig Berube fights for his job
After last night's game, Berube was asked about motivating the Maple Leafs and whether or not he has a hard time doing so.
This led to a bit of an antagonistic answer, noting that his job is to motivate, and it has never been a difficult task for him to accomplish.
I don't have an issue motivating the team.That's my job. It's not difficult for me.
While that certainly sounds all well and good, there is no denying that Berube is struggling to connect with his players, who don't look too enthusiastic about playing the game.
Tonight's game against the Stars is going to be a litmus test, and if the Leafs can't get it done, Berube is surely on the ropes.
Something needs to change, and one has to wonder if this roster can turn it around and actually make the postseason.
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