While coaching is just one of many concerns for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it may be the most important offseason move the organization can make this summer. Peter Horachek has had the interim tag since being hired, and there are no indications that he will become the team's permanent head coach.
He led the team to a 1-11 record immediately following his hiring, and the team has not looked good under his direction. It currently sits second-last in the Eastern Conference with 60 points.
Some good role players were moved before the trade deadline, but Horachek has failed to light any kind of fire under this team. The Leafs' woes should not be hung strictly on him, but he's done little to indicate that he's capable of leading the team moving forward.
Let's take a look at five top candidates to be the Maple Leafs' next head coach in 2015-16.
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5 Candidates for Head Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015-16
March 18th, 2015 by James Onusko Leave a reply »
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