Fansided · Dec 26, 2025
Leafs hire first-time NHL coach to replace Marc Savard on coaching staff
2020 NHL Draft - Round 2-7 | NHL Images/GettyImagesOn the day after Christmas, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired their replacement for the recently fired assistant coach Marc Savard and it's someone that was already in the organization.
Announced by the team on Friday morning, the Maple Leafs have hired Steve Sullivan to fill the hole that Savard left on the bench. There has been no clarification if he will handle the power play like Savard did, or other assistant coach Derek LaLonde will remain in that role for the man advantage.
We have added Steve Sullivan as an Assistant Coach.
Sullivan joins the Leafs from the Toronto Marlies. pic.twitter.com/Pn6K0RgNiA