Craig Berube Speaks Out as Pat Maroon Bid Farewell to the NHL

When Craig Berube won the Stanley Cup in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues, he had a ton of great players along for the ride with him, and one of them was Pat Maroon.

Overall, the fans remember this Cup run very fondly and there is no doubt that Maroon was a huge part of it, even if he wasn't the biggest offensive contributor.

Now, the forward is set to retire after a long and improbable run in the NHL. It has been emotional to watch and Berube was recently asked about his former player.

As you can imagine, the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach has a lot of fond memories of Maroon and knows just how good the player is.

That said, he also noted that he has texted the player and has wished him well as he enters this next chapter of his life. He also offered some really nice compliments.

It is always hard to retire and let go from the thing that you have done your entire life. Maroon has been a great professional and the NHL is going to miss him.

As for Berube, he is currently in the midst of a great season with the Toronto Maple Leafs who are about to embark on what could be a playoff run for the ages.

Of course, the team actually has to go out and execute. First off, win the Atlantic Division. Secondly, they have to win their first-round matchup up which is likely to be against the Ottawa Senators.

Only time will tell whether or not the Leafs can keep the good times rolling or find themselves back to where they have always been historically.