Maple Leafs Hire New GM, Coach, Rebuild Roster

0:00On April 26, the Toronto Maple Leafs just wrapped a rough 2025-2026 season with 32 wins, 36 losses, and 14 overtime losses, missing the playoffs again. Now they're hunting for a new president of hockey operations and general manager to fix things. They've got a solid core in Austin Matthews, William Nylander, and Matthew Nies, but problems pile up with an aging supporting cast eating cap space. Slow defense, shaky goal tending, and only about $1.7 million in flexibility. First big move for the new boss, tackle the head coach spot. Craig Baroube's system didn't click this year, and the team tuned out his tough talking plans. A fresh voice could reset the culture, get buy-in from stars like Matthews, and shape the roster hunt. Fans and insiders see this as key, because coaching sets the vibe right away. It's the fastest way to signal change and build a new identity without waiting on trades.

1:00Next up, sit down with Matthews to gauge his future. If he's all in, retool around him by shopping deaf guys like Max Domi at 3.75 million or Dakota Joshua at 3.25 million. If not, it might force a full rebuild. Then hit the bigger trades with vets like Morgan Riley or Jake McCabe by out dead weight if needed and ride the rising salary cap into next season. With real room to add a center or defense, that flexibility turns frustration into firepower. Stay locked in with NHL News today, AI-powered updates.