Maple Leafs name Jim Hiller as new head coach
Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller as head coach after he was fired by the Kings.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Coaching Change
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller as head coach on June 17, replacing Craig Berube. Hiller, 57, previously coached the Los Angeles Kings and served as an assistant with the Maple Leafs from 2015-2019.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Craig Berube replaced as Toronto Maple Leafs head coach
Craig Berube is replaced as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Berube led the team to an 84-62-18 record over two seasons, including a 52-win campaign in his first year as coach.
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. The 57-year-old Hiller replaces Craig Berube and returns to the organization after serving as an assistant coach from 2015-2019. The hiring is part of an offseason overhaul led by new general manager John Chayka.
Jim Hiller fired by Los Angeles Kings in March
The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller on March 1 following an 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Hiller had coached the Kings for three seasons, compiling a combined record of 93-58-24. In the 2025-26 season, he led the Kings to a 24-21-14 record.
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