Former NHLer and the offseason coach of New York Islanders defensemen Isaiah George and Matthew Schaefer, Mark Giordano, has earned a promotion.
After winning the Calder Trophy as an assistant coach with the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs have promoted Giordado to Jim Hiller‘s staff:
George told The Hockey News during development camp that he and Schaefer had to wait a bit before they could begin their summer workouts with Giordano because his Marlies team went on a long playoff run, ending in a championship.
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This is Giordano’s first NHL coaching gig. He has not been on an NHL bench since he retired following the 2023-24 season.
His last two NHL seasons came with his hometown Maple Leafs, making this a cool full circle moment for him and his family.
