In a major shake-up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team has appointed Jim Hiller as its new head coach, just weeks after parting ways with former coach Craig Berube. The 57-year-old Hiller takes the reins in a bid to turn around the team's fortunes, following a disappointing season that saw the Leafs miss the playoffs. The sudden departure of Berube on May 13, just days after John Chayka's appointment as the team's new general manager, has raised questions about the direction of the team. With the NHL offseason in full swing, Hiller's arrival marks a significant development in the Leafs' quest to bounce back and challenge for a Stanley Cup title.

Jim Hiller was hired as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The 57-year-old replaces Craig Berube, who was fired May 13 after new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka said a coaching ...