Insider Elliotte Friedman gives latest details on Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching search
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The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a new head coach and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman gave an update on one candidate who seems to be out of the running.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to move past their worst season in a decade in which they missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and underwent significant organizational change.
The Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving and head coach Craig Berube ushering in a new era of hockey in Toronto.
Since then, the Maple Leafs have hired John Chayka and Mats Sundin to run the front office but have not yet hired a head coach.
One name that had been considered a front runner for the position in recent days is Jay Woodcroft the former Edmonton Oilers head coach.
However, a new report from Elliotte Friedman has uncovered that the Maple Leafs are not interested in hiring Woodcroft.
Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly shut down interest in Jay Woodcroft
In a new report, Friedman spoke about the Maple Leafs search for a head coach and admitted that Toronto is still considering their options.
However, Friedman believes the Maple Leafs will not be considering or even interviewing Woodcroft.
I've just heard Toronto has not asked permission to talk to him, and right now, he's not on their list of people to interview. I don't know why or if there's anything there. - Elliotte Friedman
This is a puzzling decision from the Maple Leafs as Woodcroft is one of the most experienced candidates left on the market.
Not even interviewing Woodcroft seems to suggest the Maple Leafs are taking a different approach and could be looking for a fresh face.
As more information is provided on the Maple Leafs search for a head coach, we will pass along all of the latest details.
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