
Jim Hiller Takes the Helm of the Toronto Maple Leafs
After a season that ended last in the Atlantic Division, the Maple Leafs appointed Jim Hiller as their 41st head coach, ushering in a new era under general manager John Chayka.
Jun 17, 2026
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After a season that ended last in the Atlantic Division, the Maple Leafs appointed Jim Hiller as their 41st head coach, ushering in a new era under general manager John Chayka.

Jim Hiller returns to Toronto as the 41st head coach, following a trade‑heavy overhaul that includes a new general manager, a blockbuster deal and the No. 1 overall draft selection.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Jim Hiller as their new head coach, replacing Craig Berube after a disappointing season. The move coincides with a trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers and a No. 1 draft pick in hand.