Berube's style of coaching emphasizes accountability and promotes a defense-first mentality, a significant shift from former coach Sheldon Keefe, who often prioritized a high-octane offence , which was clear from the many high scoring performances in recent years.
Berube's style of coaching style has proven successful in past playoff runs, which was showcased when Berube coached the St. Louis Blues to a Cup in 2019 in one of the greatest Cinderella stories of all time. The hope is that he can do the unthinkable and capture another Stanley Cup with the Maple Leafs during his tenure in Toronto, ending a drought that is nearing 6 decades.