3 veteran coaches the Maple Leafs should seriously consider

"With Berube now gone, who should come in and take his place? The Leafs can pursue some young, up-and-coming candidates to get a new focus and vision for the team. Or they should take the safe bet and go with a proven winner to help make the turnaround as fast as possible. With the latter likely what the new Maple Leafs management have in mind to get Toronto back into contention, let's take a look at 3 head coach candidates that the Leafs should pursue to get someone that is established."

"Without question, the no-brainer option would obviously be Bruce Cassidy. After all, with Cassidy being out of work since late March following his surprise dismissal from the Vegas Golden Knights, he should already be engaged and raring to go to get his chance with another NHL team pronto. The 60-year-old former head coach definitely has the track record to be an attractive candidate as every team he had led in the NHL in which he had survived the whole season for his coaching career made the Stanley Cup Playoffs each year."

"With a career 470-254-9-96 record and a .567 winning percentage behind the bench, Cassidy knows how to get it done when it comes to winning. Added to the fact that he recently led the Golden Knights in 2022-23 to their first ever Stanley Cup win, he will be craving for more and the Leafs need exactly that type of motivation to get back on track."

"When it comes to one of the most experienced head coaches in the league, Peter Laviolette definitely qualifies as one of them. That is because he has worked"

Craig Berube was fired as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after two seasons. The move follows a disappointing 2025-26 season and an offseason overhaul by Toronto management. With Berube gone, the team faces a choice between younger, emerging candidates and a proven winner to restore competitiveness quickly. The article presents established coaching options, starting with Bruce Cassidy, who has a strong record, consistent playoff appearances, and a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2022-23. It also identifies Peter Laviolette as another highly experienced candidate, positioning him as a potential fit for Toronto’s need for leadership and results.

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