Dan Maloney's tenure as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1984 to 1986 is marked by a record of 45-100-15, resulting in a .328 winning percentage, the lowest among coaches with full seasons. The 1984-85 season was particularly poor, with the team finishing last in the league, managing only 48 points. Despite having talented players like Rick Vaive, Bjore Salming, and emerging talents like Russ Courtnall and Al Iafrate, Maloney failed to leverage their skills effectively, leading to continued struggles and fan disappointment.
Dan Maloney led the Leafs from 1984 to 1986, compiling a dismal 45-100-15 record over two seasons. That's a .328 winning percentage-the lowest of any Leafs coach who lasted more than one full season.
The 1984-85 season in particular stands out. Toronto finished 20-52-8 and gave up 358 goals, the third-most in the entire NHL that year, and scored the fewest number of goals in the league with just 253.
Even fans hardened by years of disappointment found themselves asking if watching that team was worth their time. They finished dead last in the entire league that season with just those 48 points earned.
Maloney also had a young duo of Russ Courtnall and Al Iafrate, who would just be waiting to eventually break out into very good hockey players.
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