The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history.

The 57-year-old returns to Toronto after spending four seasons as an assistant coach with the club from 2015-19.

Hiller replaces Craig Berube as part of an off-season overhaul led by new general manager John Chayka.

Most recently, Hiller served as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, compiling a 93-58-24 record over parts of three seasons. The Kings fired Hiller on March 1 following an 8-1 loss to Edmonton.

Hiller served as an assistant coach with the Kings for two seasons before being promoted to head coach.