Toronto continues its coaching search and has been granted permission to speak with Anaheim Ducks assistant Jay Woodcroft. The permission is viewed as an indicator of genuine interest, though other candidates remain in consideration. The process is still early, with Toronto gathering ideas rather than narrowing quickly. Woodcroft is known for an offensively minded approach and has NHL head coaching experience with the Edmonton Oilers, where he produced a strong record and reached a Western Conference Final. He has also worked in Anaheim under Joel Quenneville, contributing to structural improvements and better performance from a younger team. His modern, detail-driven style and ability to generate offensive production from skilled players align with Toronto’s needs. Interviews are ongoing this week, with the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo next week likely serving as a trimming point.
"As for the timeline, interviews are still happening this week. There is the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo next week, which could be a deadline to start trimming the list. After that, the goal would likely be to h"
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