The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first major coaching change of the 2026 offseason, parting ways with head coach Craig Berube after just two seasons. The decision marks the latest shakeup in an organization that has seen its championship aspirations crumble into disappointment.

Berube, 60, arrived in Toronto with a Stanley Cup pedigree, having led the St. Louis Blues to the title in 2019. The Maple Leafs hoped his winning experience would finally push the team over the top. And in his first season, things looked promising—Toronto made the playoffs in 2024-25. But the momentum didn't last.

This past season was a disaster. The Maple Leafs finished 32-36-14, their worst record since the 2015-16 campaign when they won just 29 games. What was supposed to be a title contender ended up dead last in the Atlantic Division, second-worst in the Eastern Conference, and sixth-worst in the entire NHL. The collapse was stunning, and the blame quickly fell on Berube's inability to mesh with the roster.

The front office had already seen changes. General manager Brad Treliving was fired after the season, replaced by the tandem of Mats Sundin and John Chayka. Now, with Berube out, the organization is signaling a full reset—cleaning house from the front office down to the coaching staff.

For fans and players alike, the message is clear: the Maple Leafs are done with patience and ready for a fresh start. The next head coach will inherit a team desperate to recapture its identity—and its winning ways.