Mike Van Ryn, a former defenseman with the Leafs, has become one of hockey's most well-regarded coaching prospects since retiring in June of 2010.
Van Ryn is still only 32 and is now an assistant with the Houston Aeros of the AHL.
"I knew I wanted to stay in the game," said Van Ryn. "Last year was more of an experiment, an opportunity to stay in hockey."
Mike Van Ryn Becoming One Of Hockey's Best Young Coaching Prospects