Craig Berube turns down coaching offer from Canadian team over pay
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Samer Dagher
May 7, 2024 (3:09 PM)
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Craig Berube, a highly sought-after coach this year, was reportedly close to joining the Ottawa Senators. Despite longstanding interest from both Berube and the Toronto Maple Leafs, negotiations with Ottawa fell through.
Elliotte Friedman revealed on the Jeff Marek show that money was the primary sticking point in the talks between Berube and the Senators.
Elliotte Friedman on the Jeff Marek show mentions Ottawa and Berube went far but tiptoes around the fact that money was the issue there
Instead of Berube, the Senators opted for Travis Green, signing him to a four-year deal, which many speculate was a cost-saving decision.
While Sheldon Keefe's status with the Maple Leafs remains uncertain, Berube's decision not to join Ottawa sheds light on why he won't be coaching their Ontario rival.
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