Craig Berube sends a harsh message to struggling Max Domi
The struggling Toronto Maple Leafs plan on scratching Max Domi for their upcoming matchup against the Nashville Predators, per analyst David Alter.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory as they're in the second to last place spot in the Atlantic Division as Christmas approaches.
Their most recent game was a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, and they plan on making a key lineup change for today's game against the Nashville Predators.
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube plans on scratching forward Max Domi, who has 12 points (3G, 9A) in 32 games. But he has not scored in 22 games and is a team worst -13.
Per analyst Luke Fox, the Maple Leafs are going to be playing with the following line combinations:
Knies - Matthews - Nylander
Robertson - Tavares - Cowan
Joshua - Roy - McMann
Maccelli - Laughton - Järnkrok
Robertson - Tavares - Cowan
Joshua - Roy - McMann
Maccelli - Laughton - Järnkrok
Rielly - Myers
McCabe - Stecher
Benoit - Ekman-Larsson
McCabe - Stecher
Benoit - Ekman-Larsson
Domi is under contract through 2028 and has an AAV (average annual value) of $3.75 million.
Craig Berube Called Out The Maple Leafs After Their Latest Loss
After their 4-0 loss to the Capitals, head coach Craig Berube said that the entire team needs to be better and that they're counting on the leadership group of players to come through for them.
A response (is what he is looking for). We can be a lot better. Nobody was happy after that game. We had a good meeting about it all and I think we're on the same page, ready to go tonight.
We have to move on and play the way we can. (The leaders) definitely have to lead. They were vocal about things the other night, which was good to see. - Craig Berube
We have to move on and play the way we can. (The leaders) definitely have to lead. They were vocal about things the other night, which was good to see. - Craig Berube
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DECEMBRE 20|386 ANSWERS Craig Berube sends a harsh message to struggling Max Domi Will the Maple Leafs consider trading Max Domi? | ||
| Yes | 351 | 90.9 % |
| No | 35 | 9.1 % |
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