Maple Leafs News & Analysis

The Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller as head coach, John Chayka's surprise pick to replace Craig Berube. Strong regular season, a playoff question mark.

Our take on whether the Maple Leafs should hire John Tortorella, and what the idea reveals about the team's real problem.

The Maple Leafs head coach search is down to Woodcroft and Pavelski. Their shared San Jose history hints Chayka may hire both before the June 26 draft.

The Maple Leafs coaching search is down to about five candidates, with Chayka targeting a hire before the June 26 draft to fill the bench.

Chayka wants a development-first Maple Leafs head coach, not another systems binder. His Pavelski interest and draft-day secrecy tell the whole story.

Bruce Cassidy and the Maple Leafs is the search's most intriguing subplot — but Vegas is blocking permission. Why Toronto likely hires someone else instead.

The Maple Leafs coaching search narrowed after Peter Laviolette chose the Kings, leaving Toronto and Edmonton as the last NHL teams without a coach.

Joe Pavelski as Maple Leafs head coach is a live possibility. Chayka will interview the former star — a St. Louis-style bet on credibility over résumé.

The Maple Leafs coaching search reaches Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette as John Chayka narrows his shortlist, with Lalonde and Van Ryn also in it.