# Why Leafs firing Craig Berube shows GM John Chayka's decisive approach

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Podcast: [Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-leafs-daily-podcast-on-the-toronto-maple-leafs-348038)
Published: 2026-05-14T15:03:48+00:00
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## Resource

The Toronto Maple Leafs shake up their future as GM John Chayka makes the bold call to fire Craig Berube. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti examine the “organizational shift,” the impact on stars like Auston Matthews, and what the next coaching search means for the team going forward. Mike and Dave look at Berube’s mismanagement of top prospect Easton Cowan, the Maple Leafs’ need to get younger and faster, and whether Matthews’ usage under Berube stifled his elite production. The hosts analyze Chayka’s press conference for clues on roster vision, debate the significance of Matthews’ future, and weigh the importance of NHL experience in hiring the next head coach.

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