# OTR Interviews: David Pagnotta on Why the Maple Leafs Fired Craig Berube

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Podcast: [Off The Roster](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-roster-7597423)
Published: 2026-05-13T19:56:36+00:00
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## Resource

David Pagnotta joins Lindsay Dunn, Dan Riccio, and Cabbie Richards on Off The Roster to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs firing Craig Berube and what the organization’s “organizational shift” really means moving forward. The crew dives into why the Leafs made the move now, how John Chayka and Mats Sundin could reshape the franchise, and what style of hockey Toronto appears to be prioritizing going forward. They also discuss Auston Matthews’ future with the organization, how the coaching decision impacts the core, and whether the Leafs are truly rebuilding or simply retooling for next season. Plus, Pagnotta weighs in on potential coaching candidates including Bruce Cassidy, David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Kris Knoblauch, Gerard Gallant, Manny Malhotra, and more while discussing what makes the Leafs job appealing around the NHL. #MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #CraigBerube #AustonMatthews #DavidPagnotta #OffTheRoster #Hockey SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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