What happened: Patrick Roy, a Montreal Canadiens legend, is interviewing for the Toronto Maple Leafs' head coaching vacancy, according to Yahoo. The report describes Roy as being on the Maple Leafs' radar as the franchise works through its search. No agreement or offer has been reported.

Why it matters: The opening exists because the Maple Leafs fired Craig Berube after two seasons, leaving one of the NHL's most scrutinized benches empty. Pursuing a Canadiens icon to run Toronto's room would be a striking cross-rivalry hire given the Original Six history between the clubs. The choice will shape how the Leafs reset behind the bench heading into the 2025-26 season.

What to watch: Watch whether the interview advances to a second meeting or a formal offer, and which other candidates the Maple Leafs bring in for comparison.