Maple Leafs goalie coach Steve Briere has a plan

TORONTO – Steve Briere’s dreams come with blueprints.

Before making the prestigious, prodigious leap to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Briere’s goaltending journey took him right through the guts of middle America hockey, with a British detour.

Born to Coach: Luke Richardson and his Natural Ability to Lead

Born to Coach: Luke Richardson and his Natural Ability to Lead

In 2008, Luke Richardson played two games with the Ottawa Senators before trading in his stick and skates for a suit and whiteboard, as assistant coach on game night. He was a veteran defenceman in the NHL, tallying 1996 penalty minutes and a reputation for being an effective communicator- a skill the Sens were interested in employing.