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Leafs Coaching Shake-up: Ex-Red Wings Staff Arrive
8 Jul
Summary
- Jim Hiller, former Red Wings assistant, now leads the Maple Leafs.
- Ex-Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde was not retained by Toronto.
- Daniel Alfredsson, ex-Red Wings forward, joins Toronto as assistant coach.
Significant coaching shifts have occurred within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, an Original Six rival of the Detroit Red Wings. The club has appointed Jim Hiller, previously an assistant coach for the Red Wings, as their new head coach, replacing Craig Berube.
Further staff adjustments include the departure of former Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde, who was dismissed by Detroit in December 2024 before joining the Maple Leafs as an assistant. Additionally, assistant coach Mike Van Ryn was also let go.
Adding to the Red Wings connections, Daniel Alfredsson, who had a stint with Detroit in his final NHL season (2013-14), is now serving as an assistant coach for the Maple Leafs. These changes mark a notable period of transition for the team.
