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In 1998-99, Berezin scored a career-best 37 goals for the Leafs, helping them qualify for the postseason. In 17 games Berezin had six goals and six assists as the Leafs marched to the Eastern Conference Finals. Toronto has advanced to only one Conference Finals round in 25 years since.
After a 22-goal campaign in 2000-01, Berezin was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Mikael Renberg. Berezin would play only 41 games in Phoenix that year before he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Brian Savage and a third-round draft pick. Berezin played 35 games for the Habs, including six in a playoff series win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Traded again after the season, this time to the Chicago Blackhawks, Berezin found himself playing for his fourth team in less than two years when the 2002-03 season began. Berezin played 66 games for the Blackhawks, scoring 18 goals, before yet another trade sent him to the Washington Capitals in March 2003. Berezin played only nine regular season games with the Caps and six more in the playoffs.
Though no longer members of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Alex Kerfoot and Luke Schenn have an immense amount of praise and respect for star forward Auston Matthews.
In an article posted by Chris Lomon of the NHLPA Wednesday, the two former Leafs seemingly have nothing but good things to say about the three-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner, gushing over his work ethic and consistency that continuously sets him apart from the rest of the competition.
“Every day, Auston is working on his game, working on every part of his game,” said Kerfoot, who spent three seasons with the Leafs. “Players like Auston don’t ever seem to take days off. But the thing with him and other elite guys is that everything they do is done for the success of the team.”
“Auston is extremely competitive and always prepared. He has that ability to take over a game in a split second. If the team needs a boost, he can provide it,” Kerfoot commended.
