After dropping four of their last five games and slipping to last place in the Atlantic Division standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a coaching change.
While head coach Craig Berube will remain at his post for now, the Maple Leafs have announced that assistant coach Marc Savard has been relieved of his duties.
“The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the club has relieved assistant coach Marc Savard of his duties,” the club announced on their official X (formerly Twitter) account.
The news was also confirmed by multiple high-profile NHL Insiders, including Elliotte Friedman, David Pagnotta, and Pierre LeBrun.
The Maple Leafs are next in action on Tuesday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena.
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Marc Savard Was Hired By The Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024
Following his extensive playing career, Savard took a job with the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach, but he would eventually step away, citing his desire to spend more time with his family.
However, his absence from coaching didn’t take long, as he took a job with the Calgary Flames as an assistant coach.
Additionally, prior to his arrival with the Maple Leafs in June 2024, Savard worked with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires, helping them reach the OHL Final in 2022.
Savard was tasked with overseeing Toronto’s power-play, which has been struggling this season and is currently ranked 32nd out of the 32 NHL teams.
Maple Leafs Officially Announce Coaching Change