Offensive vs. defensive balance, the Maple Leafs’ playoff viability, and the early results of Craig Berube’s style shift

Last week over at Sportsnet, Justin Bourne wrote a thoughtful article entitled, “Maple Leafs have succeeded at playing low-event hockey, but should that be their goal?” Bourne discusses the Leafs’ defensive improvements but points out that they have somewhat robbed Peter to pay Paul in the process, becoming notably worse offensively. The premise of worsening […]

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