Overview
- Craig Berube, who was dismissed Wednesday, exits after two seasons with Toronto and an 84-62-18 record.
- New general manager John Chayka called the move an organizational shift and a fresh start rather than a critique of Berube’s coaching.
- The coaching search is underway, with media linking Bruce Cassidy, though reports note Vegas still controls his rights and has delayed interviews for interested teams.
- The change follows a front‑office shakeup that installed Chayka and senior advisor Mats Sundin after a 32-36-14 season that ended outside the playoffs and ahead of holding the No. 1 draft pick.
- Chayka’s next steps include meetings with captain Auston Matthews before the June draft, and the hire could influence the star center’s outlook as he enters the final two years of his deal.