Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube on healthy scratching Max Pacioretty – Image Source: Imagn
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a surprising move by scratching Max Pacioretty before the game against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. The Leafs won the game 6-2, improving their record to 3-1-0 to start the season.
After the game, head coach Craig Berube was asked about his decision to sratch Pacioretty.
He gave a straightforward explanation:
“It is just the decision I made. That’s it…There is no message. We have guys. We have extra players. Not everybody can play every night. That is the bottom line.”
“He has been fine when he has played, but I have to make decisions as a coach. I am going to make those decisions based on what is best for the team.”
Pacioretty was dealing with multiple Achilles injuries that caused him to miss significant time in recent seasons.
“It’s been a lot. It’s never easy to change teams. And under these circumstances, even more so,” Pacioretty said. “I liked my first game. Second game was pretty good. Didn’t like my last game. I want to start trending in the right direction and build some games together.”
He had played in all three of the Leafs’ games so far this season, notching one goal across those appearances.
Craig Berube’s comments regarding the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 win over the Kings
Following the Leafs’ dominant 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, head coach Craig Berube was very pleased with his team’s performance.
In his post-game media availability, Berube highlighted the excellence of Toronto’s special teams and goaltending.
“I thought our special teams were excellent. The goalie was really good. We had a good first period and got a lead. In the second period, they came out and pushed hard early. I thought we regained our poise and our game a little bit. In the third, I thought we were just a little bit sloppy.”
On Stolarz’s performance, Berube raved about the young goalie’s calmness and composure in net.
“It is important, not only for the goalie but everybody. Body language is big. Composure is huge. Stoly had great composure tonight in the net. That team shoots a lot of pucks from up top with traffic all the time, but he was really poised in the net tonight.” Berube remarked.
The Maple Leafs next face the New York Rangers on Saturday.
News
Palestine Action ‘terror’ group behind RAF Brize Norton raid ‘plots attacks on three more air bases and drone factory’
Keep scrolling for a map highlighting potential targets THE Palestine Action group behind the RAF Brize Norton raid is reportedly plotting attacks on three more air bases and a drone factory. The organisation is believed to be planning hits on…
Zion Williamson Finally Speaks Out on Shocking Allegations, Reveals Bold Response Plan
Zion Williamson Breaks Silence Over Explosive Allegations, Calls Lawsuit ‘Defamatory and Financially Motivated’ In a stunning development that has rocked the NBA world, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is at the center of a legal firestorm following explosive allegations…
HOT NEWS ALERT: What was in that bag? Stefon Diggs hands off a suspicious package during a wild yacht party, and social media detectives are on the case. Theories are flying—and some are downright scandalous. This moment could be more than just a party clip!
“What Was in the Pink Bag? Stefon Diggs Sparks NFL Controversy After Yacht Party with Cardi B Goes Viral” Stefon Diggs is living large—maybe too large. The New England Patriots wide receiver has never been shy about enjoying the finer…
BREAKING: Shannon Sharpe just made a career-shaking announcement while staring down a $50 million lawsuit. Fans are stunned—was it a retirement, a power move, or something darker? The timing is no coincidence, and now the internet is split: is this damage control or defiance?
Shannon Sharpe Postpones Nightcap Tour Amid $50 Million ***ual ****ult Lawsuit: What It Means for His Media Empire and Career In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the sports and entertainment world, NFL Hall of Famer…
CAUGHT RED-HANDED: A cameraman was exposed during a live women’s tennis match for zooming in from an inappropriate angle—and the moment the umpire called him out? The entire stadium gasped. Social media is in flames. Fans are demanding answers. Who let this happen… and how long has it gone on?
“BACK OFF!” Tennis Star Danielle Collins Confronts Cameraman in Fiery Courtside Clash During Strasbourg Match—Fans Divided Over How Close Is Too Close It wasn’t a racquet smash or an umpire outburst that stirred the biggest conversation at the Internationaux de…
SHOCKING RISE: From Chicago streets to the Vatican throne? Robert Prevost’s hidden past and fast climb through the church ranks will leave you stunned.
Chicago Native Becomes First American Pope, Ushering in a New Era for the Catholic Church Vatican City / Chicago – May 9, 2025 White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel this morning, signaling a monumental decision that would reverberate around…
End of content
No more pages to load
