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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 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

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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.

Mats Sundin News / TheLeafsnation / May 3

Report: Maple Leafs to formally announce Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor, John Chayka as new GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to hire the duo of Mats Sundin and John Chayka to lead the team’s front office. Sundin will hold the title of senior executive advisor, while Chayka will take the general manager duties.

Mats Sundin News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Leafs hire Chayka as GM, Sundin as senior advisor

The Toronto Maple Leafs have found their duo to lead the team into the future. The Maple Leafs have officially announced the hiring of John Chayka as the team’s new general manager.

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 / 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.

If Mats Sundin takes over as VP, Max Domi likely staying put with Maple Leafs

Max Domi’s struggles highlighted in expanded role with Maple Leafs this season

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

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson, Tavares, Matthews & Needed Change?

If this past season showed anything about the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s that scoring depth still isn’t quite where it needs to be. The core can carry the load for stretches, but when things tighten up—especially late in games or deeper into meaningful games—the drop-off becomes noticeable.

Anthony Stolarz News / 6IX ON ICE / May 2

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs must trade Anthony Stolarz this summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to undergo a retool this offseason, in hopes of returning to the playoff picture next season, and Anthony Stolarz could be the odd man out in net.