Craig Berube believes Maple Leafs have received his message

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been struggling lately, losing five out of their last six games. This is a stark contrast to when they had five straight wins earlier in the season against strong teams like Carolina and Boston. Head coach Craig Berube has been vocal about his concerns regarding the team's performance. He noted a lack of urgency, especially in their recent loss to Ottawa. Berube believes, however, that his message is starting to resonate with the players as they enter a crucial part of the season. In their last few games, the Maple Leafs have been outplayed. They managed only two shots in the third period against San Jose and had just 14 shots against Vegas after falling behind. Their top players, including Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, have not been scoring as much, which is a problem. With only 16 games left, the Maple Leafs are currently third in their division. Their position has slipped as Tampa Bay moved ahead to second place. The team knows every game counts now. Berube is optimistic that the players will respond. They will face the Calgary Flames next, a team fighting for their playoff hopes. This game will be a test for the Maple Leafs to show they can improve.