Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager, coach

Three members of the coaching staff also were being released, the club said.

The Maple Leafs, rated as the most valuable franchise in the NHL, have suffered their worst season in 18 years with their 30-44-8 record with 68 points their worst 82-game season record since 1996-97.

While the club searches for a new general manager, assistant general manager Kyle Dubas and director of player personnel Mark Hunter will share the duties.

Horachek was hired as an assistant coach in July and named interim head coach on January 7. He had an 9-28-5 record.

The Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs nine times in the past 10. seasons.