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Joe Pavelski discusses coaching prospects with Maple Leafs and golf interests

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Joe Pavelski discusses coaching prospects with Maple Leafs and golf interests

Summary

Joe Pavelski addressed the media, discussing his potential candidacy for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach position. While joking about the trade-offs of coaching and golfing less, he expressed excitement about the job discussions. Pavelski reflected on the San Jose Sharks' improving performance and praised their young talent. He also spoke about helping former teammate Tomas Hertl break out of a scoring slump. The celebrity golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe is set to begin on July 8.

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By the Numbers

•Pavelski is in discussions for the Maple Leafs head coach role.
•He highlighted the Sharks' young core led by Macklin Celebrini.
•Pavelski helped Tomas Hertl improve his scoring performance.
•He will participate in a celebrity golf tournament starting July 8.
•Excitement is returning to the Shark Tank as fans engage once again.

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10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pavelski Talks Maple Leafs Head Coach Job, Excitement Back at Shark Tank, Best Golfers in Hockey

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Joe Pavelski joked that he’ll have to golf less if he gets the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach job. “I just heard Coach [Mike Macdonald] say you don’t get to play as much golf when you’re a coach, so we’ll have to take that into consideration,” the defending American Century Championship champ, doing a media […] The post Pavelski Talks Maple Leafs Head Coach Job, Excitement Back at Shark Tank, Best Golfers in Hockey appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
— Yahoo Sports

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