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Could Kris Knoblauch Suddenly Become Candidate for HC of the Maple Leafs?

The NHL coaching carousel has been spinning this week, and that continued on Wednesday with the Toronto Maple Leafs firing Craig Berube after just two seasons on the job.

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Chayka’s 4 Points on Berube, Matthews, and Maple Leafs’ Future

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially turned the page on the Craig Berube era on Wednesday, but listening to new general manager John Chayka speak, it became clear this wasn’t simply about firing a coach.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Berube Optics, Matthews Silence & Coaching Need

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason somehow got even stranger today. First came the news that head coach Craig Berube had been fired. Then came the growing noise around Auston Matthews and whether he’s fully committed to staying in Toronto long-term.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

3 Reasons the Craig Berube Firing Isn’t Surprising

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally made the move everyone had been whispering about for months. Craig Berube is out after two seasons behind the bench, and the decision did not come as much of a surprise.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

The next Maple Leafs’ head coach needs to be the anti-Berube

Afforded with a chance to start anew, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to fully embrace what change entails. Craig Berube was fired as head coach on Wednesday, after meeting with John Chayka and Mats Sundin over the weekend.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

John Chayka remains tight-lipped about future plans after firing head coach Craig Berube

If you were hoping for answers about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ coaching search following the firing of Craig Berube on Wednesday morning, you won’t be getting any today.

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Leafs GM Chayka says players weren’t consulted on Berube’s firing

The new man in town is trying to clear the air about what led to his first big decision in The Six. When speaking to the media after the firing of head coach Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka made it known that players were not consulted leading up to the decision.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Berube’s Exit, Vegas’ Gamble: The Obsession with 'Instant Fixes'

This morning’s news flash? Craig Berube’s out in Toronto. He’s a proven winner (2019 Cup with St. Louis), but his Maple Leafs stint never took off. He was hired to fix specific problems in Toronto.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 13

Blue Jackets UFAs, and a Long List of Toronto Maple Leafs Priorities

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets may be hoping to re-sign defenseman Erik Gudbranson, but it’s not known for sure if it will or won’t happen.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Maple Leafs Coaching Candidates After Craig Berube Firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially moved on from head coach Craig Berube after two seasons behind the bench, following another disappointing year that ended with Toronto missing the playoffs entirely.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Maple Leafs Make Coaching Decision After 50-Loss Season

Over the last decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been a fantastic regular season team, but whether it be Mike Babcock, Sheldon Keefe or Craig Berube behind the bench, they've struggled to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Craig Berube News / NHL Rumors / May 13

NHL News: Toronto Maple Leafs Move on from Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they are making a coaching change, parting ways with head coach Craig Berube. Maple Leafs GM John Chayka via press release: “Craig is a tremendous coach and an even better person,” said Chayka.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 13

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.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

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.

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 / Yardbarker / May 13

Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

The Toronto Maple Leafs are telling head coach Craig Berube sayonara.

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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

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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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