John Gruden’s NHL Case Gets Harder to Ignore

John Gruden is putting himself in the conversation at exactly the right time, while the Maple Leafs are still looking for answers. The Marlies coach has the kind of track record that usually gets a second look when NHL jobs start opening up. This is the part of the calendar when strong AHL benches become audition tapes, whether anyone wants to admit it or not. Gruden knows the league is always watching, and Toronto’s search only turns up the pressure.