In a 3 p.m. news conference, the Leafs will confirm the firing of the 41-year-old Maurice after two seasons, 76 wins, 66 losses and 22 overtime or shootout losses. He has one year remaining on his contract.
Maurice spent the lockout season ringing up a 41-29-4-6 record with the American Hockey League Marlies but fell short of guiding the Leafs to the playoffs in two tries. The Leafs came closest in Maurice’s first year, missing the 2006-2007 campaign by a point after beating Montreal on the last night of the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs - News: Maurice's Time As Head Coach Ends - 05/07/2008