Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Makes a Move Signalling Toronto vs. Montreal Game Tonight Will get Physical
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TJ Tucker
January 18, 2025 (4:42 PM)
With the old rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens being reignited tonight, Leafs coach Craig Berube is preparing for a fight
While many think his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs is coming to an end, head coach Craig Berube still has some use for tough guy forward Ryan Reaves.
With the Maple Leafs getting prepared to take on their old rivals the Montreal Canadiens, Craig Berube has decided to return Ryan Reaves to the fourth line.
Berube told reporters his decision is based on the fact that he expects this to be a physical game, and he wants some insurance, just in case.
"They are playing extremely well, playing fast and using their skill. They have some really good skill over there. We have to make sure we are ready to go."
As for who the Montreal Canadiens have in their lineup that could lead to trouble,
defenceman Arber Xhekaj will be on the ice, as well as Michael Pezzetta, who recently told reporters he's keeping his game simple, and is ready to play a hard, physical game at any time.
Since Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner was heavily criticized for his comments after a 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the team suffered another defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars, but bounced back to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime in their last outing.
Ryan Reaves was in the Leafs' lineup for the loss to Dallas, while he was scratched for the win over the Devils.
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