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Mike Fink
Jul 7, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they promoted John Gruden from their American Hockey League team to join Jim Hiller's coaching staff. The two worked together under Barry Trotz and look to turn the Maple Leafs around.

Read all about it on the AHL Site!

The Toronto Marlies Calder Cup-winning head coach joins Jim Hiller’s staff, bringing another layer of experience and leadership behind the bench.
thehockeynews.comJohn Gruden’s Maple Leafs Promotion Was Well-Deserved: What Comes Next?The Toronto Marlies Calder Cup-winning head coach joins Jim Hiller’s staff, bringing another layer of experience and leadership behind the bench.

What will Gruden bring to the Maple Leaf bench? What comes next for the Marlies? Comment below!

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