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Toronto Adds Sundin and Chayka

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially announced the hirings of Mats Sundin and John Chayka on Sunday afternoon. After a month-long search, they have hired Chayka as their new general manager and Sundin as Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations.

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Leafs’ Chayka on Matthews: ‘It’s our job to sell him’ on team’s long-term plan

TORONTO – Among the many questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs amidst a change in management, one of the biggest pertains to captain Auston Matthews.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 4

John Chayka says Maple Leafs will need a high hit rate to contend for Stanley Cup

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka feels that the team will need to have a high hit rate if they wish to return to Stanley Cup contention as soon as next season.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / May 4

Mats Sundin discusses aligned vision with new GM John Chayka to deliver a ‘winning team’

This past weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially announced that John Chayka and Mats Sundin will run their new front office. Chayka is set to become the team’s general manger, while Sundin was named Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 4

Mats Sundin provides insight on locker room culture, says it’s ‘impossible’ to comment on Maple Leafs’ situation now

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially welcomed John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the two men in charge to lead the Maple Leafs’ management group. Sundin returns to the organization he spent 13 years playing with, including 10 years of donning the “C” on his jersey with this historical Original Six franchise.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 4

John Chayka says he’s ‘open’ to retaining Craig Berube as head coach, will meet with him later this week

New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka will be meeting with head coach Craig Berube later this week to evaluate the position and get the bench boss’ perspective on why things went wrong this season.

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.

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.

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:

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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 on ClutchPoints / May 4

Maple Leafs rumors: Why NHL investigated tampering allegations over GM hire

Before the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of new general manager John Chayka, at least one team intimated that Toronto’s new front-office executive may have tampered in recruiting subordinates, according to Hockey 24/7’s Frank Seravalli.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 3

Maple Leafs name new GM and senior advisor

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.

Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach

Maple Leafs denied permission to interview Julien BriseBois

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm on Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two things amid uncertain future

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 3

Maple Leafs Expect Big Announcement on Monday

Word around the league is the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t waste any time once the decision was made to move on from Brad Treliving. In fact, according to an insider report, this whole thing has been moving faster behind the scenes than most people realize.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 3