Maple Leafs Fire Coach Craig Berube
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially started their search for a new head coach after firing Craig Berube earlier this week, following a disappointing NHL season. Their general manager, John Chayka,
Gerard Gallant: He played nine seasons with the Red Wings, is usually near the top of any list of coaching candidates after successful stints with Florida, Vegas and the New York Rangers. He coached the Shanghai Dragons of the Kontinental Hockey League for part of this past season before stepping down on Jan. 12 due to health issues.
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 2025-26 season was anything but pleasant. Not only did they miss the playoffs, but they were among the worst teams in the NHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs power forward Matthew Knies was praised by new Leafs GM John Chayka, who called him a "really unique player."
The Maple Leafs are expected to ask one of their top players to waive their no-movement clause this offseason as they look to shake up their roster.
The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are both heading into the offseason looking to rid themselves of a similar problem, an underperforming veteran defenseman with a big contract. But what if the two teams were the solutions to one another's woes?