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Leafs GM Faces Coaching Crossroads
16 May
Summary
- GM John Chayka has a major decision regarding the Maple Leafs' next head coach.
- Bruce Cassidy is reportedly unlikely to be the Maple Leafs' next bench boss.
- Chayka's past coaching hires include Rick Tocchet with the Coyotes.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka is tasked with selecting a new head coach after Craig Berube was relieved of his duties. Reports suggest Bruce Cassidy is highly unlikely to be the next bench boss, indicating a potential search for a new candidate.
Chayka's prior experience as a GM includes hiring Rick Tocchet for the Arizona Coyotes. Tocchet's tenure saw the team improve over four seasons, even reaching the qualifying round in 2020. He later achieved significant success, winning the Jack Adams Trophy with the Vancouver Canucks.
Meanwhile, Dave Tippett, whom Chayka dismissed from the Coyotes, went on to coach the Edmonton Oilers for parts of three seasons, leading them to two playoff appearances with limited success. The Maple Leafs are now looking to find their 42nd head coach.
