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The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly received permission to interview former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube. But is he actually the right man to get Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl over the finish line? 

On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down the shocking underlying numbers from Berube’s 10-year coaching ledger across Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Toronto. While Berube has a Stanley Cup ring from the 2019 St. Louis Blues, we look at why his old-school, aggressive two-man forecheck system might completely backfire with the current Oilers roster. From the "new coach bump" reality to the scary parallels between Edmonton's current position and Toronto’s recent collapse, find out why hiring a Maple Leafs cast-off could cause the wheels to fall off in Edmonton. Plus, an update on the ongoing game of chicken with the Vegas Golden Knights over Bruce Cassidy!

04:49 Craig Berube's playing style

06:29 Craig Berube's coaching challenges

11:35 Discussing coaching styles and challenges

14:14 Evolution of defensive roles in hockey

18:05 Craig Berube's defensive strategy

22:28 Coaching rumors and contract issues

24:23 Struggles with team management and coaching

27:53 Connor McDavid's impact on Oilers

Why Hiring Craig Berube Is a MASSIVE Mistake for the Edmonton Oilers

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