Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube after two seasons

Toronto resets behind the bench.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 131 min read

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube, the team announced. Berube spent just two years behind Toro Via @espn on X

What happened: The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that they have fired head coach Craig Berube after two seasons. Berube was hired in May 2024 by former general manager Brad Treliving, and the move follows earlier Wire coverage of Toronto's coaching change.

Why it matters: The firing signals a deeper organizational reset in Toronto after a disappointing 2025-26 season. NHL.com reported the Maple Leafs were 32-30-13 and 14th in the Eastern Conference when Treliving was dismissed on March 31, and the club was later eliminated from playoff contention.

By the numbers: Tenure: hired May 2024, fired May 13, 2026. Coaching record with Toronto: 84-62-18 regular season, 7-6 playoffs. Recent team context: Toronto was 32-30-13 and seventh in the Atlantic Division on March 31, 2026, according to NHL.com.

What to watch: The next focus is Toronto's coaching search and whether more front-office or roster changes follow. Watch for who leads the search and how quickly the club moves before the 2026 season.

Sources

@espn 2026-05-13T16:35:21.462672+00:00

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