Hockey Legend Returns to Toronto as Maple Leafs Hire Daniel Alfredsson as Associate Coach In a move that's sure to excite fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team has announced the hiring of legendary Swedish winger Daniel Alfredsson as its new associate coach. The 53-year-old, a key figure in Ottawa's success during the 2000s, brings a wealth of experience to the Maple Leafs' coaching staff, having spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the Senators. With his impressive playing career, including a Stanley Cup win with the Detroit Red Wings in 2008, Alfredsson is well-positioned to provide valuable insight and guidance to the Maple Leafs' players. His return to Toronto will also be seen as a nod to his successful stint with the Senators, where he played for 14 seasons and became a beloved figure in the nation's capital.

Daniel Alfredsson was hired as associate coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 53-year-old spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the Ottawa Senators. Before that, he worked in ...