Toronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as new head coach
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Jim Hiller as their new head coach on June 17, 2026. Hiller, formerly of the Los Angeles Kings, takes over after the Maple Leafs suffered another early exit from the playoffs. His record with the Kings was 93 wins and 58 losses over three seasons, though he was let go after a season where he posted a winning record but fell short of playoff expectations. The team looks to turn its fortunes around under Hiller's leadership.
- •Hiller announced as head coach on June 17, 2026.
- •Previously coached the Los Angeles Kings with a winning record.
- •Maple Leafs seek to improve after early playoff exit.
- •Hiller is the 41st head coach in franchise history.
- 2:46 PMESPN — Maple Leafs hire Hiller amid front office overhaul...
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs hire their next head coach, and the pressure is already on
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs announce Jim Hiller as next head coach: 'This is a special organization'
"The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially found their next bench boss. On Wednesday, the organization announced the hiring of Jim Hiller as the franchise’s new head coach, ending a lengthy search that followed one of the most disappointing hockey seasons…
"The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller to replaced former coach Craig Berube, they announced Wednesday. He is the 41st coach in franchise history.
"The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach. He had a 93-58-24 record over parts of three seasons as the coach of the Kings.
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External links- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 2:46 PMMaple Leafs hire Hiller amid front office overhaul...
The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach. He had a 93-58-24 record over parts of three seasons as the coach of the Kings.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:20 PMMaple Leafs hire their next head coach, and the pressure is already on
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially found their next bench boss. On Wednesday, the organization announced the hiring of Jim Hiller as the franchise’s new head coach, ending a lengthy search that followed one of the most disappointing hockey seasons…
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:12 PMToronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller to replaced former coach Craig Berube, they announced Wednesday. He is the 41st coach in franchise history.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 1:13 PMMaple Leafs announce Jim Hiller as next head coach: 'This is a special organization'
It didn't take long for Jim Hiller to find his next coaching job.
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