The Sharks have reportedly obtained permission from the Maple Leafs to talk to Randy Carlyle about their open head coaching position.

The news was first reported by Renaud Lavoie of TVA in Montreal and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Contacted Friday, Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he had no comment on the report or on the team’s coaching search.

Carlyle, 59, was dismissed as Toronto’s head coach in January after a mediocre 21-16-3 start to the season