The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing noticeable changes under new head coach Craig Berube, who adopts a more straightforward approach in evaluating players compared to his predecessor, Sheldon Keefe.

This week, Berube publicly called for more from Pontus Holmberg and made Max Pacioretty a healthy scratch for the first time in his career. Despite a tough 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers, Toronto remains competitive in the Atlantic Division.

While the team struggles with power play efficiency, Berube is focused on instilling a more physical style of play. Key players like William Nylander and Auston Matthews are stepping up, but the team dynamics are still evolving under Berube's leadership.