India, June 17 -- The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Jim Hiller as their new head coach, handing the veteran bench boss the task of leading the franchise back to playoff contention after a disappointing 2025-26 season.

The appointment, announced Wednesday, comes weeks after Toronto parted ways with Craig Berube following the club's first playoff miss since 2016. Hiller becomes the 41st head coach in Maple Leafs history and returns to an organization he knows well.

His hiring is one of several major changes made by the franchise in recent months, including the departure of former general manager Brad Treliving, the arrival of new GM John Chayka and Toronto's acquisition of the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.

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