From Fired to Hired: Who Coaches the Leafs Next? Plus 2026 Draft Intel | ft. Sam Tirpák

About this episode

The episode discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' coaching search following the firing of Craig Berube and features insights on NHL Draft prospects with guest Sam Tirpák.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube — so what comes next? We break down the coaching search, top NHL Draft prospects like Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and the global scouting landscape with draft analyst Sam Tirpák.

People in this episode

Hosts: Christine Dimoff, Sylvia Hargittay

Guest: Sam Tirpák

Topics covered

• coaching search
• NHL Draft
• Toronto Maple Leafs
• hockey analysis
• scouting

Keywords

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Craig Berube
• NHL Draft
• Sam Tirpák
• Gavin McKenna
• Ivar Stenberg
• coaching search
• hockey

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