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Craig Berube is gone, so is Auston Matthews next? Maple Leafs have multiple decisions to make
TL;DR
Craig Berube has been dismissed as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With the 2026-27 season approaching, questions arise about Auston Matthews' future with the team.
Key points
- Craig Berube fired as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Auston Matthews' future with the team is uncertain
- Maple Leafs struggled in the 2025-26 season
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a new head coach when the 2026-27 season gets underway.
Will they still have Auston Matthews? It remains a fair question to ask after the dismissal of Craig Berube on Wednesday after two seasons at the helm.
Matthews had a strong 2024-25 season like the rest of the Leafs, but he and his teammates all pretty much struggled in 2025-26. Is that down to usage by Berube?
Statistics show Matthews was more often matched up with an opposition's best players while under the watch of Berube than he had been earlier in his career, but whether that has a positive or negative impact isn't necessarily an easy thing to calculate.
The reality now for Matthews is probably less about Berube than about what comes next.
Toronto is essentially facing three major decisions for its new front office:
- Hire a new head coach.
- Make the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft.
- Figure out the Matthews situation.
It will probably happen in that order.
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Q&A
Why was Craig Berube fired as head coach of the Maple Leafs?
Craig Berube was dismissed after two seasons, following a disappointing performance in the 2025-26 season.
What impact will Craig Berube's firing have on Auston Matthews?
The dismissal raises questions about Auston Matthews' future with the team, especially after a strong 2024-25 season followed by struggles in 2025-26.
Who will replace Craig Berube as head coach of the Maple Leafs?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently searching for a new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
