NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly remove 648-win former Dallas Stars coach from head coaching candidate list
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 16, 2026, 17:15 (IST)
The Toronto Maple Leafs have entered a critical offseason after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade and undergoing major management and coaching changes. Dave Tippett, once loosely linked to the vacancy, is no longer a candidate, narrowing the coaching search. Under new GM John Chayka, Toronto is focusing on a long-term reset built around structure, possession play, and development. With auston matthews’ form in question and the No. 1 draft pick in hand, the next head coach will play a defining role in shaping the franchise’s direction.