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Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube

The Maple Leafs fired coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Berube, 60, went 84-62-18 after succeeding Sheldon Keefe in 2024.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Head Coach Craig Berube

It took some time to hash it all out, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally made a decision on the future of Craig Berube. After just two years in charge, the team announced on Wednesday morning that Berube had been relieved of his duties as head coach.

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs have complete flexibility after firing head coach Craig Berube

After a series of meetings, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube on Wednesday morning. The next head coach will determine the rest of the Maple Leafs’ coaching staff.

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There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube

On Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka announced that the team has fired head coach Craig Berube. In a statement, Chayka noted Berube’s character and work as a coach are commendable, but he felt that a change behind the bench was necessary as the Maple Leafs head into the future.

Craig Berube News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Toronto Maple Leafs Part Ways With Head Coach Craig Berube

In a significant move to kick off a hopeful, transformative offseason, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka announced today that the club has parted ways with head coach Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

Maple Leafs relieve head coach Craig Berube of his duties

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube, the team announced Wednesday. Berube was hired by the Maple Leafs on May 17, 2024, after the team dismissed Sheldon Keefe following the conclusion of the 2023-24 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Head Coach Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube. The team confirmed the news on Wednesday, posting on their social account that new GM John Chayka announced that the two sides have parted ways.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Analyst Believes William Nylander’s Future in Toronto Hinges on Matthews

How Auston Matthews evaluates new GM John Chayka and executive advisor Mats Sundin’s first offseason on the job will affect everything about the future direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

What can the modern history of No. 1 picks tell us about Toronto’s future?

You may have heard that the Toronto Maple Leafs won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Rigged! Of course they did! They still won’t ever win a Stanley Cup!

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Temperature Surrounding Auston Matthews Needs to Be Lowered

When the season ended, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews took to the microphone on locker clean out day. He re-iterated about the honour that comes with being the captain of the team, took ownership for the poor season, while also leaving his future in doubt.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

Brian Burke expresses belief in Keith Pelley despite skepticism over process: ‘I believe in his guidance’

The noise surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs swayed last week when the club won the draft lottery, securing the right to the first overall pick in the

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Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna

Gavin McKenna and the Toronto Maple Leafs are a match made in heaven. The Maple Leafs shocked the world at the NHL Draft Lottery, hitting the number one pick with just an 8.5% chance going in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / May 12

Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets

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.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Rumors / May 12

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs have work to do with the new administration coming in, led by General Manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Maple Leafs Expected to Ask Star to Waive No-Movement Clause

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be one of the top teams to watch during this offseason. After a nightmare 2025-26 season that saw them finish with a 32-36-14 record and at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings, the Maple Leafs are expected to make changes to their roster this offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 12

John Gruden on Artur Akhtyamov’s rising profile in the Leafs organization: “I’ve said this since day one — he reminds me a lot of Ilya Sorokin”

After Tuesday’s practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed goaltender Artur Akhtyamov’s strong playoff campaign, his comfort in rotating goalies, William Villeneuve’s productive postseason, and Ben Danford’s readiness to jump into the AHL playoffs.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / May 12

3 Reasons the Maple Leafs Should Build Around Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs should be doing everything they reasonably can to keep Auston Matthews in Toronto long-term. Once you strip away the noise, it’s really not that complicated.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / May 12

Why Maple Leafs should hold onto Matthew Knies

John Chayka and Mats Sundin have a new direction in mind for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they should be doing whatever it takes to include Matthew Knies in their plans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 12

Auston Matthews’ injury to Gavin McKenna: Breaking down the best and worst moments of the Toronto Maple Leafs season

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ world turned upside down in the past year. This time last year, the Leafs were about to close their first-round series in the Battle of Ontario versus the Ottawa Senators.

Shane Doan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways

The Toronto Maple Leafs have mutually parted ways with special assistant Shane Doan per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Doan’s contract in Toronto was set to expire on June 30.

Ben Danford News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Maple Leafs’ Top Prospect Ben Danford to Join Toronto Marlies of AHL

The Toronto Marlies are getting a pretty important boost on the blue line at the right time. According to numerous reports, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has officially joined the Marlies following the end of his Ontario Hockey League season with the Brantford Bulldogs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Maple Leafs Part Ways with Front Office Executive

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a staple in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the past decade, but following the departure of Mitch Marner, the team struggled mightily in 2025-26.

Shane Doan News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways

Shane Doan’s options are wide open. On Monday, TSN’s Pierre Lebrun reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs parted ways with the former Arizona Coyotes superstar, who had served as a special advisor to the general manager under former GM Brad Treliving.

Gavin Mckenna News / 6IX ON ICE / May 11

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs take Gavin McKenna or trade the first overall pick?

A miracle has happened for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They have won the NHL Draft Lottery, securing the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Star forward Gavin McKenna headlines this draft with solid players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and Caleb Malhotra following him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a forgettable 2025-26 season. After nearly a year of ups and downs, injuries, and many losses, things finally seem to be starting to take a positive turn for the franchise.

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