Following the 2025-26 NHL season that saw them miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs made several major changes, including the dismissal of head coach Craig Berube by new general manager John Chayka.
In recent days, there have been rampant rumors that University of Denver coach David Carle was next in line to succeed Craig Berube, and there was even speculation that a potential hiring could be imminent.
However, it now appears as though Carle won’t be coming to the Maple Leafs after all – at least, not yet.
David Carle May Not Be Coming To The Toronto Maple Leafs After All
According to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, there is “no smoke” to the rumors of David Carle becoming the next head coach of the Maple Leafs.
“Beware of fake accounts, folks!” Johnston wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “There is no smoke to the Leafs/David Carle rumors being circulated right now.”
Additionally, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli indicated that Carle has spoken with the Leafs, but that
“Sources said David Carle and the Leafs brass had a pleasant conversation early in their process where he politely declined an invitation to interview for their head coaching vacancy,” Seravalli wrote on X.
Carle, who has led the University of Denver to three National Championships over the past five years, has also led the United States to two titles at the World Junior Championships.
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