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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mark Easson 04/08/2026
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Will this be the week for the Nashville Predators? The Toronto Maple Leafs may have preferred someone like Manny Malhotra over Pete DeBoer.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe (left) looks up at the scoreboard as assistant coaches Manny Malhotra (center) and Dean Chynoweth look on during a break in play against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Will this be the week for the Nashville Predators?

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman, on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The Easter Exit episode on the Nashville Predators and their GM search.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Friedman: “And Nashville, we’ll see if this is the week. they had in-person visits last week. I believe Brett Peterson from Florida. Bill Scott from Edmonton. Darren York from Carolina. They asked permission to talk to Eric Tulsky. They were denied. Bold, bold request.”

Kyle Bukauskas: “Interesting one, yes.”

Friedman: “Yeah, bold request. But we’ll see if this is the group they’re choosing from, and if they are making a decision or there’s anyone else out there I’m missing.

You know what, Kyle, you started the podcast with all the surprises. I think we should be ready for anything.”

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, and the Nashville Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have been that interested in Pete DeBoer, and may lean towards an up-and-comer like Manny Malhotra

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman, on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The Easter Exit episode on the Toronto Maple Leafs and their coaching situation, and how they may not have been that interested in Pete DeBoer.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Friedman: “I’ll say this too quickly about Toronto. I don’t think Toronto was going to go after DeBoer. I think if they wanted to hire him, they could have done it earlier in the year.

I just, my theory on Toronto is, if they do make a coaching change, maybe like a Manny Malhotra is the kind of guy that they look at.”

Kyle Bukaukas: “So an up-and-comer.”

Doug Armstrong Seems Unlikely, but What About Kevyn Adams or Sunny Mehta for the Maple Leafs?

Friedman: “An up-and-comer. Just this, I again, this is just listening to Pelley talk and going back over that press conference and seeing what he’s kind of looking at, I think early in this search. I think they want to try something a bit different.”

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