Joe Pavelski Eyes Leafs Coaching Role

Joe Pavelski, hockey legend and golf enthusiast, is seriously considering the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach job — joking he might need to trade his clubs for a clipboard. He’s had real talks with the Leafs, loving the intrigue of the process, and still feels connected to the game through coaching his son’s team and staying active in local hockey. He’s also rooting for former Sharks teammate Tomas Hertl, offering a quick pep talk when needed. Pavelski’s transition from player to coach is going smoothly, and while he’s weighing all options carefully — even volunteering locally — he’s not rushing. The game’s still his life, even if he’s swapping arenas for the links. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f279fda5b6c496e5