David Carle is 'entertaining' the idea of coaching the Maple Leafs

Toronto is searching for a new head coach and has shown real interest in David Carle. Carle coaches at the University of Denver and has won three NCAA national titles and two World Juniors at age 36. He has built a stable, controlled program and has strong job security, making a move to the NHL difficult. Reports indicate multiple interviews between Toronto and Carle. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reports that Carle is entertaining the possibility but has been highly selective about making the jump. The cutthroat nature of NHL coaching contracts and the comfort of his current role are key factors influencing his decision.

""The Maple Leafs have real interest in coach David Carle and he seems to be at least entertaining it. But he has been highly selective about making the jump to the NHL and has never wanted to do it just for the sake of it," Kaplan writes."

""Part of that is the cutthroat nature of NHL coaching contracts. He already has one of the best jobs in hockey at the University of Denver, where he has built a powerhouse with the stability and control few NHL coaches ever get.""

""While the assumption would be that if Carle is taking multiple calls from the Leafs, he would be 'entertaining' it, it's good to see it in writing from one of the most trusted reporters in the hockey world.""

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