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Maple Leafs Hire Stanley Cup Winner Lalonde as Assistant Coach

6/9/2025

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have welcomed Derek Lalonde as their new assistant coach after Lane Lambert's move to the Seattle Kraken. With two Stanley Cup victories under his belt from his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Lalonde's experience could be a game-changer for the team, hinting at a fresh coaching direction ahead.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have welcomed Derek Lalonde as their new assistant coach after Lane Lambert's move to the Seattle Kraken. With two Stanley Cup victories under his belt from his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Lalonde's experience could be a game-changer for the team, hinting at a fresh coaching direction ahead.