Alfredsson Joins Leafs as Coach | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa’s hockey icon and former Senators captain, has shockingly jumped ship to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach — a move that’s stung fans across the city. Once the face of the Senators and a fierce rival to Toronto, Alfredsson admits he knows the emotional weight of this decision. He had interviewed for the Leafs’ head coaching job but didn’t get it; when his Senators contract expired, Toronto offered him an associate role — a strategic step he believes is vital for his coaching growth. He’s also drawn to the chance to work alongside Mats Sundin, his…