Jim Hiller has been appointed the 41st head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, inheriting a club that has flirted with success but has yet to translate regular‑season promise into playoff glory.
His coaching résumé includes a stint as an assistant with the Leafs from 2015 to 2019 and a tenure behind the bench of the Los Angeles Kings, where he posted a 93‑58‑24 record before returning to Toronto.
A New Direction for Toronto
The move follows the dismissal of Craig Berube and the appointment of John Chayka as general manager, part of a sweeping organizational reset that also reshapes the roster.
Toronto’s overhaul featured a trade that sent goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Emil Andrae, net‑minder Samuel Ersson and a third‑round draft pick, while the team also secured the No. 1 overall selection in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Hiller’s path to the NHL began in the junior ranks, where he earned a reputation for developing talent and shaping competitive teams, a background that could prove pivotal as the Leafs aim to rebuild around their new assets.