Berube has been the top contender to get Sheldon Keefe's old job even before the Leafs decided to make a coaching change.
Earlier in the season, during a podcast, Berube even mentionned the situation, and how he'd love to become the Leafs new coach:
According to Pierre LeBrun, Berube could be getting that honor soon.
After Elliotte Friedman reported that it's not a question of "if", rather than "when" Berube will sign a contract:
LeBrun stated that the interviews between Berube and the Leafs went well, and he both camps already met several times:
If we listen to the experts, the Leafs should make an announcement soon regarding their next head coach, confirming the hiring of former St. Louis Blues coach and Stanley Cup champion Craig Berube.
More to come.
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