Maple Leafs hire Hiller amid front office overhaul...
Key takeaways
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach, the team announced Wednesday.
- This will be the 57-year-old Hiller's second stint with the Leafs after working as an assistant with the club from 2015-19.
- "Jim is an experienced coach with a strong understanding of what it takes to win in today's NHL," general manager John Chayka said in a statement.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach, the team announced Wednesday.
This will be the 57-year-old Hiller's second stint with the Leafs after working as an assistant with the club from 2015-19. It also is his second NHL head coaching job following three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings from 2023-26.
"Jim is an experienced coach with a strong understanding of what it takes to win in today's NHL," general manager John Chayka said in a statement. "He has worked with successful teams throughout his career, connects well with players and brings a clear approach behind the bench. We believe he's the right person to lead our team and help us reach our goals."