TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today former hockey Axeman Paul McFarland will join the coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Mike Babcock.

Sportsnet reported today the hiring - The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former Florida Panthers assistant coach Paul McFarland for the same role on head coach Mike Babcock's staff.

McFarland replaces D.J. Smith, who was named head coach of the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. READ MORE>