Maple Leafs interview Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy for head coach vacancy
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Summary
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interviewing veteran NHL coaches Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy for their vacant head coaching position. Laviolette, a Stanley Cup winner with 846 career wins, praised Toronto as a premier sports market comparable to the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees. Roy, who was fired by the Islanders late in the 2025-26 season, brings two Memorial Cups and a reputation for developing younger players. No clear front-runner has emerged as the team approaches the NHL Draft.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledToronto is an 'unbelievable city' comparable in sports stature to the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees
Laviolette said he expects available coaches to pursue the role
Roy was fired with four games left in 2025-26 after the Islanders fell out of the playoff race
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