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NHL: Next Maple Leafs Head Coach

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NHL: Next Maple Leafs Head Coach

Peter Laviolette 48%

Nolan Pratt 48%

Jeff Daniels 47%

Gerard Gallant 46%

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Peter Laviolette 48%

Nolan Pratt 48%

Jeff Daniels 47%

Gerard Gallant 46%

Polymarket
NEW

Peter Laviolette

$0 Vol.

48%

Nolan Pratt

$0 Vol.

48%

Jeff Daniels

$0 Vol.

47%

Gerard Gallant

$0 Vol.

46%

Patrick Roy

$0 Vol.

46%

Pete DeBoer

$0 Vol.

46%

Todd McLellan

$0 Vol.

45%

Bruce Cassidy

$0 Vol.

24%

Jim Hiller

$0 Vol.

18%

Jay Woodcroft

$1 Vol.

46%

This market will resolve according to the person appointed as the next permanent head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. If no permanent head coach is appointed by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka's announcement relieving Craig Berube of head coaching duties just hours ago has ignited a fresh NHL coaching search following the team's dismal 2025-26 campaign, leaving trader consensus evenly split at 50% across top candidates like Bruce Cassidy, Peter Laviolette, Jim Hiller, Nolan Pratt, Jeff Daniels, Jay Woodcroft, Gerard Gallant, Todd McLellan, Patrick Roy, and Pete DeBoer. This tight clustering reflects the absence of reported interviews, leaks, or GM preferences, with multiple Stanley Cup winners and proven bench bosses available amid Toronto's perennial playoff pressures and core roster questions. Historical ties, recent firings, and defensive scheme fits keep the field competitive, as bettors await the first signals in what could be a protracted process.

This market will resolve according to the person appointed as the next permanent head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

If no permanent head coach is appointed by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other."

Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution.

An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$1
End Date
Oct 1, 2026
Market Opened
May 13, 2026, 12:24 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the person appointed as the next permanent head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. If no permanent head coach is appointed by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve according to the person appointed as the next permanent head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. If no permanent head coach is appointed by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka's announcement relieving Craig Berube of head coaching duties just hours ago has ignited a fresh NHL coaching search following the team's dismal 2025-26 campaign, leaving trader consensus evenly split at 50% across top candidates like Bruce Cassidy, Peter Laviolette, Jim Hiller, Nolan Pratt, Jeff Daniels, Jay Woodcroft, Gerard Gallant, Todd McLellan, Patrick Roy, and Pete DeBoer. This tight clustering reflects the absence of reported interviews, leaks, or GM preferences, with multiple Stanley Cup winners and proven bench bosses available amid Toronto's perennial playoff pressures and core roster questions. Historical ties, recent firings, and defensive scheme fits keep the field competitive, as bettors await the first signals in what could be a protracted process.

This market will resolve according to the person appointed as the next permanent head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

If no permanent head coach is appointed by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other."

Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution.

An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$1
End Date
Oct 1, 2026
Market Opened
May 13, 2026, 12:24 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the person appointed as the next permanent head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. If no permanent head coach is appointed by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other." Appointments of 'interim,' 'caretaker,' or other non-permanent managers will not impact this market's resolution. An announcement of a new permanent manager's appointment before this market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option, regardless of when the announced appointment goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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"NHL: Next Maple Leafs Head Coach" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 10 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Peter Laviolette" at 48%, followed by "Nolan Pratt" at 48%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 48¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 48% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"NHL: Next Maple Leafs Head Coach" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on May 13, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "NHL: Next Maple Leafs Head Coach" is "Peter Laviolette" at 48%, meaning the market assigns a 48% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Nolan Pratt" at 48%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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