Craig Berube Reveals What Nick Robertson Needs to Do to Stay in the Toronto Maple Leafs Lineup
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson had a two-goal night against the Columbus Blue Jackets which left Craig Berube feeling impressed and proud.
Nick Robertson missed the last few games as a healthy scratch due to the fact that he wasn't producing at the clip that head coach Craig Berube hoped for.
While he is a better scorer than guys like Pontus Holmberg and David Kampf, his defensive mistakes were adding up and the turnovers were becoming a bit too much to bare.
However, he found himself back in the lineup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he ended up having one of his best games of the entire season.
Nick Robertson impresses Craig Berube
Robertson finished with two goals in a 5-0 win and it led to fans demanding that Berube plays him more, especially with the playoffs coming up.
According to Maple Leafs Daily, Berube spoke to the media, noting that if Robertson protects the puck more, he will absolutely get more playing time.
"He has been in the lineup a lot. As I said this morning, he got taken out, and then we were winning games, so I didn't change the lineup. The guy has great speed. He can score goals. He can shoot. He has played pretty good hockey for us this year. It is not like he hasn't.
Sometimes, you make decisions with the lineup, but Nick just has to manage the puck more than anything. Be simple with it. Get pucks out. Get pucks in. When he has the opportunity, he uses his speed very well and capitalizes on some chances that he gets. It's just about being defensively responsible and managing the puck."
Sometimes, you make decisions with the lineup, but Nick just has to manage the puck more than anything. Be simple with it. Get pucks out. Get pucks in. When he has the opportunity, he uses his speed very well and capitalizes on some chances that he gets. It's just about being defensively responsible and managing the puck."
If this is a sign of things to come, then the Maple Leafs will be just fine in the postseason.
A lack of bottom six scoring has been the key issue for the team this season but it seems like they are now ready to turn the tide.
The Leafs are also at the top of the Atlantic Division and if they keep winning games, they will take that crown and at least two series worth of home ice.
Hopefully, this success continues and Nick Robertson embraces the moment in front of him.
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