The Toronto Maple Leafs have relieved assistant coach Marc Savard of his duties, the team announced Monday. The decision comes as the Maple Leafs struggle to find consistency, sitting last in the Atlantic Division with a 15-15-5 record.

Savard, 48, was hired by the club on June 23, 2024. He oversaw the team's power play, which has struggled mightily this season, ranking near the bottom of the league at 13.3%. This performance is deemed unacceptable for a team with Toronto's offensive firepower.

Prior to joining the Maple Leafs, Savard had a diverse coaching background. He began his NHL coaching career with the St. Louis Blues in 2019-20 as an assistant coach. He then served as the head coach of the OHL's Windsor Spitfires for two seasons before returning to the NHL as an assistant coach with the Calgary Flames in 2023-24. His time in Calgary preceded his move to Toronto for the 2024-25 season. He was reunited with head coach Craig Berube, with whom he previously worked in St. Louis.

Savard also had a successful NHL playing career, spanning 807 games with the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers, and Boston Bruins. As a player, he recorded 207 goals and 706 points.

The Maple Leafs are currently on a three-game losing streak, most recently suffering a 5-1 defeat against the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. The team's struggles have led to increased scrutiny, and Savard is the first to be affected by the team's performance. This move could be the first of several changes for the team in the coming weeks. The team hopes that this change will spark a turnaround as they approach the midway point of the season.