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On YouTubeAuston Matthews News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 4
John Chayka on the importance of selling Auston Matthews on a winning vision in Toronto: “I just came from an organization where we spent our entire existence looking for that exact player” 
The newest General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, John Chayka, discussed his childhood connection to the franchise, the interview process, his controversial exit from Arizona, and his plans for the first few weeks on the job.
Mats Sundin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4
Chayka and Sundin Comment on Changes for Maple Leafs: 'It’s Time'
The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced John Chayka as the franchise’s 19th general manager and Mats Sundin as Senior Executive Advisor, outlining a new leadership structure built on collaboration, experience, and organizational alignment.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Mats Sundin News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Sundin, Chayka & Pelley’s Edge
The Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in a front-office rethink led by Keith Pelley, president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Already, we can see how he’s stepping out of the business world and into the emotional chaos of running a hockey team in Toronto.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4
Insider Tries to Predict Future of Berube in Toronto
According to Darren Dreger of TSN, don’t expect the Toronto Maple Leafs to fire Craig Berube. While new general manager John Chayka will have autonomy to make that decision and go in a different direction should he choose to, it sounds like he’s not keen to immediately dismiss the current head coach.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / May 4
Maple Leafs Chayka/Sundin/Pelley Media Availability
Things I'm looking for: the status of Brandon Pridham and Ryan Hardy what Chayka thinks the first steps should be anything about scouting is there a lot of talk about a long evaluation period or do they sound ready to act how vague their statements area about Craig Berube And a preview:
Mats Sundin News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Chayka & Sundin’s Top Priorities as They Take Over Maple Leafs’ Front Office
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their front office hirings of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, it’s time for them to get down to business and address some of their top priorities as they head into what could be the biggest offseason in franchise history.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4
Maple Leafs Already Being Accused of Tampering Amid Chayka Hiring
According to a report by Frank Seravalli of Hockey 247.com, in the lead-up to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ formal announcement of John Chayka as general manager, a rival NHL team raised a tampering concern with the league.
Mats Sundin News / TheLeafsnation / May 4
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on hirings of Mats Sundin and John Chayka
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ long and drawn-out search for a replacement for Brad Treliving finally came to an end on Sunday with the announcement that they hired John Chayka as GM and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Matthews & Nylander reportedly ask for major changes this offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very interesting last few months. Since the end of the Olympic break, the team has been planning for a retool, and it all came to fruition when the organization announced the firing of general manager Brad Treliving.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 4
Auditing John Chayka: What his Arizona Coyotes trades can tell us about the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs
With major changes looming this offseason in Toronto, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka as General Manager. Leafs legend Mats Sundin has also been named Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 4
Marlies’ William Villeneuve praises Artur Akhtyamov after Game 3 win: ‘He always looks in control’
The Toronto Marlies have pushed the Laval Rocket to the brink of elimination. On Sunday, the Marlies defeated the Rocket 6-2, giving themselves a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 North Division semifinals.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring
The Toronto Maple Leafs officially hired John Chayka as general manager on Sunday. Chayka returns to the NHL after leading the now-defunct Arizona Coyotes from 2016 until 2020.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Offseason Checklist: Toronto Maple Leafs
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 3
John Chayka’s First Big Maple Leafs Decision Might Be in Net
About a year ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were looking at their goaltending tandem of Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll and feeling pretty good about it.
Mats Sundin News / Field Level Media / May 3
Maple Leafs name John Chayka GM, Mats Sundin senior adviser
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired John Chayka as their next general manager and confirmed team legend Mats Sundin will join the front office in an advisory role Sunday.
Mats Sundin News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Maple Leafs Hire Front Office Duo of John Chayka & Mats Sundin
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have hired the front office duo of Mats Sundin and John Chayka. The news comes late on Sunday afternoon, after it had been rumoured to be announced Monday.
Mats Sundin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3
Sundin Returns, Chayka Arrives — What This Really Means
Elliotte Friedman just dropped that the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to unveil a big hockey shakeup today, with a full press conference tomorrow. The short version: Mats Sundin’s reportedly coming back as Senior Executive Advisor, and John Chayka’s expected to be the new GM.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 3
Maple Leafs name John Chayka as GM, Mats Sundin as senior advisor
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally ended the uncertainty surrounding their front office for next season. The Canadian franchise announced the hiring of its new general manager and a new advisor.
Mats Sundin News / TheLeafsnation / May 3
Mats Sundin, John Chayka, Keith Pelley release statements following hirings of Sundin, Chayka to front office
The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed a few weeks worth of rumours on Sunday afternoon, announcing the hirings of Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor and John Chayka as general manager.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3
Maple Leafs Hiring Mats Sundin and John Chayka
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired John Chayka as General Manager and Mats Sundin as Senior Executive Advisor. Reports surfaced on Sunday that the organization was set to make the announcement Monday morning.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3
Maple Leafs have an emerging inner circle of close relationships
There’s a strange web of connections humming through the Maple Leafs organization right now.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
What is the new Leafs’ general manager’s top priority?
As rumors circulate over who the next general manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs will be, questions over what is the team’s top offseason priority are starting to take shape.
Philippe Myers News / TheLeafsnation / May 3
Maple Leafs’ Philippe Myers didn’t take advantage of his opportunity this season
The Toronto Maple Leafs only had Chris Tanev available for 11 games during the 2025-26 season. Without Tanev in the lineup, it gave Philippe Myers a chance to prove himself early on this season that he could be a regular among Craig Berube’s defense core.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 2
If the Toronto Maple Leafs Want to Make a Big Change, Should they Consider Auston Matthews or William Nylander?
The Leafs Nation: Mike Rupp on what if the Toronto Maple Leafs looked at making a real change, and considered moving Auston Matthews or William Nylander.
Craig Berube News / Yardbarker / May 1
Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach
The management structure for the Toronto Maple Leafs next season is not yet clear.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 25
Report: Maple Leafs rule out GM candidate, two finalists remain
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a new general manager after the firing of Brad Treliving. According to reports, the Canadian franchise has already ruled out one candidate, and there are at least a couple in advanced stages of selection.
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