Former NHL coach could return to Toronto.

It appears that the former Oilers head coach is already having his named mentioned with potential landing spots. During a segment on yesterday;s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast Damien Cox suggested that Eakins could quite possibly return to the Leafs organization in some kind of role with the club. Here's what Cox had to say:

“Don’t be surprised if he ends up back in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization,” Cox said. “He has held a number of jobs, including being head coach of their AHL affiliate the Toronto Marlies. This season, the Marlies are not having as strong a season as they’ve had in recent years. Gord Dineen, formerly Eakins’ assistant when they were both with the Marlies is now the head coach of that team. But Eakins as I said has done a number of things for the Leafs organization including player personnel and assistant coach.”

Eakins record in Edmonton was not a good one, posting a total of 36-62-14 over the course of two partial seasons. However most feel Eakins while part of the problem, never really had much of a chance with the roster he was provided by Kevin Lowe and Craig MacTavish of Oilers management. If Cox is right, it would appear the Leafs are of that mind set.