Craig Berube Speaks Out Following Mitch Marner's Family Emergency
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner had to miss practice today for very good reasons and head coach Craig Berube has since spoke out about it.
If you've been following the news about the Toronto Maple Leafs today, then you know that Mitch Marner had to miss practice due to the birth of his newborn son.
Of course, this is a great reason to miss practice and every single player on the Maple Leafs is happy for the superstar. This includes head coach Craig Berube.
During today's practice, the Maple Leafs were looking to prepare for Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. In Marner's place, Nick Robertson found himself on the top line
Mitch Marner misses Toronto Maple Leafs practice
After practice Craig Berube got to speak with the media. In fact, numerous players spoke to the media and most of the questions were about the same subject.
With Berube being asked about Mitch Marner having a child, the head coach had a pretty good answer that will certainly draw some laughs.
«Well, he's probably in a good mood No, it's awesome.»
Tomorrow, it is going to be all business as the Toronto Maple Leafs look to defeat the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round NHL Playoffs series.
The Maple Leafs are going to be coming into this game as the underdogs and there is a large contingency of fans who have already written this series off.
However, there is an opportunity to deliver an upset. The fans in Toronto would love to see it, and many will be banking on it with the series beginning in about 24 hours.
As for Mitch Marner, he is expected to play tomorrow and there is no doubt that he will have some extra motivation.
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