Dave Hakstol leaves NHL to coach Arizona State hockey program
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Dave Hakstol, former assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche, is departing the NHL to become the interim head coach of the Arizona State University hockey program. His transition comes after the conclusion of the Avalanche's game against the Dallas Stars, making him available as early as Thursday. Hakstol takes over amid controversy surrounding the program, specifically linked to an incident involving defenseman Matthew Mayich. This move follows a turbulent period for the Philadelphia Flyers, where Hakstol previously served as head coach prior to his tenure with the Maple Leafs and Avalanche.
- •Dave Hakstol moves from Avalanche to Arizona State as interim coach.
- •He will start after coaching his final game against the Stars.
- •Hakstol takes over amid controversy involving player Matthew Mayich.
- •This change reflects broader shifts within coaching staff in the NHL.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Former Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL
"The Toronto Maple Leafs have made numerous personnel changes in recent years, notably over this past summer when the entire coaching staff was overhauled.There are also plenty of former Maple Leafs assistant coaches working with various new clubs this season, including D.J. Smith, Derek Lalonde, and Spencer Carbery.Another former Maple Leafs assistant coach, Dave Hakstol, […] The post Former Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
"Right now, things aren’t going right for the Philadelphia Flyers, who have yet to win a single game to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign and are in dead last place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.Right now, there is speculation building about the job security of head coach Rick Tocchet.But another notable former Flyers head coach […] The post Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:49 AMFormer Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL
Right now, things aren’t going right for the Philadelphia Flyers, who have yet to win a single game to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign and are in dead last place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.Right now, there is speculation building about the job security of head coach Rick Tocchet.But another notable former Flyers head coach […] The post Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:38 AMFormer Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made numerous personnel changes in recent years, notably over this past summer when the entire coaching staff was overhauled.There are also plenty of former Maple Leafs assistant coaches working with various new clubs this season, including D.J. Smith, Derek Lalonde, and Spencer Carbery.Another former Maple Leafs assistant coach, Dave Hakstol, […] The post Former Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 6:48 AMAvalanche’s Cale Makar reacts to 1st game since becoming a Dad
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 6:20 AMAvalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 5:20 AMOpinion: The NHL Got the Landeskog Kicking Motion Call Wrong
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 5:10 AMRecap: Colorado loses 3-2 in a shootout to Dallas
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 4:51 AM10 Takeaways: The Power Play Is Struggling and a New Voice Could Be on the Way (+)
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 4:27 AMPostgame: Avalanche Salvage a Point Against Stars Despite Shorthanded Mistake