It’s comparable to having another head coach on the staff, someone else who can lead the team if needed. Malhotra, for example, is a first-time NHL head coach, so having Mougenel around eases the transition. Hiller is under plenty of pressure to turn the Maple Leafs around and do so with a youth movement taking place at the same time. So, having Gruden, who worked with some of those prospects lately, helps.
