Toronto Maple Leafs conduct coaching interviews amid Stanley Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
As the NHL Stanley Cup Final progresses, the Toronto Maple Leafs are moving forward with their head coaching search. The organization has interviewed several candidates, including Dallas Eakins, who previously coached the Anaheim Ducks, and Jeff Halpern, an assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Peter Laviolette is also considered a potential fit, while David Carle and Jay Leach have withdrawn from contention. Patrick Roy has reportedly interviewed well, boosting his candidacy among the team's options. The Leafs are looking to fill the position as the offseason approaches.
- •Toronto Maple Leafs are in a head coaching search during the Stanley Cup Final.
- •Dallas Eakins and Jeff Halpern have interviewed for the position.
- •Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy are also in consideration.
- •David Carle and Jay Leach are no longer candidates.
- •Team aims to finalize coaching staff as offseason nears.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Coaching Search Latest
"It's time for another round of NHL rumours. We're knee deep into the Stanley Cup Final, but there's plenty of hot stove chatter to go around. We've already seen a few clubs make wholesale changes to their respective roster and front office. However, some of these teams are from done in their makeover. There are …
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