Craig Berube reflects on dismissal after meeting with Maple Leafs management
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discussed his dismissal following a meeting with new management on July 8, 2026. Berube believed the meeting with Mats Sundin and John Chayka was positive and expected to return for the next season. However, shortly after, he was fired, which has raised questions about the team's decision. Berube is considered a potential candidate for future coaching opportunities as the NHL coaching evolves.
- •Craig Berube discussed his dismissal from the Maple Leafs on July 8, 2026.
- •He expected to return after a positive meeting with Sundin and Chayka.
- •Berube's firing has sparked debate about the team's direction.
- •He is a potential candidate for future coaching roles in the NHL.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Former HC Opens Up about Meeting Chayka, Sundin
"Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach made his feelings clear about the purported meeting that led to his dismissal. The post Maple Leafs Former HC Opens Up about Meeting Chayka, Sundin appeared first on HEAVY.
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