Todd McLellan caught boarding plane to new NHL team
As announced on Thursday, the Maple Leafs have fired head coach Sheldon Keefe from his duties after another unsuccessful playoff run with the Blue and White.
With the coaching pursuit underway, former LA Kings coach Todd McLellan was seen boarding a plane to Toronto. Despite him being of Ontario origin, his name has appeared in the candidates for the coach vacancy, which can indicate him being the next head coach of the Maple Leafs.
Todd McLellan waiting to get on a plane to Toronto from LAX
The early favorite to land the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching job was Craig Berube. Now it seems the team is considering other options including former Los Angeles Kings head coach Todd McLellan.
The two names to keep a look at are Craig Berube and Todd McLellan.. It looks like Berube is starting the interview process with the team"
@reporterchris discusses the Maple Leafs' head coaching search and the top candidates for the position in Toronto.
@reporterchris discusses the Maple Leafs' head coaching search and the top candidates for the position in Toronto.
Based on these two early candidates it seems the Leafs are leaning towards experienced coaches to help navigate the snake bitten playoff Toronto Maple Leafs.
As read on- House of Hockey
Todd McLellan seen boarding a plane from Los Angeles to Toronto
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