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Maple Leafs Promote Steve Sullivan to Assistant Coach to Help Fix Power Play

The move seeks to jump-start a last-ranked power play following Marc Savard’s dismissal.

Overview

  • Toronto announced Friday that Sullivan joins from the AHL Marlies, where he has coached since August 2024 after a 1,011-game NHL career.
  • Power-play duties will be handled by a committee led by head coach Craig Berube with Derek Lalonde and the staff, with Sullivan expected to contribute.
  • Marc Savard was fired December 22 after the power play produced just 12 goals in the first 35 games and ranked last at roughly 13 percent.
  • General manager Brad Treliving voiced support for Berube, saying the organization must keep finding ways to improve.
  • The Leafs visit the Senators on Saturday at 16-15-5, sitting last in the Atlantic Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference.