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Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Reveals Stitched Head Gash, Cites Gym Accident

He will coach against the Golden Knights despite the injury.

Overview

  • Berube appeared Friday with a black eye and lifted his cap to show a large stitched wound on his head during his media session.
  • He called it a "stupid" gym accident, said it was his fault, and declined to share specifics, telling reporters, "I'm not going to talk about it."
  • Asked if weights were involved, he replied, "Yeah, something like that," leaving the exact cause unclear.
  • Video and images of the reveal circulated widely on social media, including a TSN clip shared shortly after the availability.
  • The Leafs host Vegas in Mitch Marner's first game back in Toronto, and the team sits three points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot.