Theleafsnation iconTheleafsnationSep 19, 2026

Leafs head coach Jim Hiller highlights need for speed, outlines Gavin McKenna’s power play usage

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is looking for his team to play with renewed pace throughout the year, as the club prepares for its first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Toronto are playing in concurrent, split-squad games, with its main group hosting Montreal's split-squad at Scotiabank Arena.

Leafs head coach Jim Hiller highlights need for speed, outlines Gavin McKenna’s power play usage

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is looking for his team to play with renewed pace throughout the year, as the club prepares for its first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Toronto are playing in concurrent, split-squad games, with its main group hosting Montreal's split-squad at Scotiabank Arena.

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is looking for his team to play with renewed pace throughout the year, as the club prepares for its first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Toronto are playing in concurrent, split-squad games, with its main group hosting Montreal's split-squad at Scotiabank Arena.

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