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Leafs Shock Move: Jim Hiller Named Head Coach
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
Toronto’s Maple Leafs shock the hockey world by naming Jim Hiller as their new head coach — a surprise move for a man who last coached them as an assistant just five years ago. With stops at Detroit, New York, and LA, Hiller brings a rare league-wide credibility, even stepping in as interim coach for the Kings before being let go. His familiarity with stars Auston Matthews and William Nylander, plus his past interview with new GM John Chayka, could be key. While names like Woodcroft and Roy dominated the rumor mill, Hiller’s rise was virtually invisible — making this hire a bold, unexpected gamble. His future success hinges on how the Leafs reshape their roster this summer. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c810e12c17973422