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Mats Sundin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Sundin’s Message to Leafs Fans Should Have Everyone Paying Attention

The Toronto Maple Leafs held a press conference on Monday, introducing Mats Sundin and John Chayka as their next senior executive advisor and general manager.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

New Leafs GM John Chayka offers fans vision for team that can ‘win in a lot of different ways’

Toronto Maple Leafs fans, meet your new general manager. On Sunday, John Chayka was named the 19th GM in Leafs franchise history. In a video posted by the Maple Leafs on Monday morning, Toronto’s new GM spoke directly to fans for the first time.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Matthews Unwilling to Commit to Maple Leafs Return

“According to my sources, Auston Matthews is not yet sure what the future holds for him and if he is going to be in a position to return next season. I

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Ranking Maple Leafs possible draft lottery scenarios

It’s finally draft lottery day. We now know that it will be John Chayka making the pick if the Toronto Maple Leafs own their first round after Tuesday.

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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 5

Mats Sundin delivers promise to Maple Leafs fans: ‘We’re going to do everything we can’

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin was officially announced as a new member of the team’s front office. Sundin will now serve as a senior executive advisor to hockey operations, alongside new general manager John Chayka.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Keith Pelley rejects ‘preposterous’ notion that he used AI during trade deadline

While some are looking forward to what’s next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, others still wonder what has happened recently. When speaking to the media during

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 5

John Chayka on the challenges of managing in Toronto: “I don’t think the league is going to do us any favours writ large… We’re going to focus on what we can control”

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka joined Elliotte Friedman to discuss the tampering accusations on day one of the job, his reception and reputation around the league, the challenge facing him in Toronto, his belief in Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and the areas in need of change on the roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 4

John Chayka on whether the Leafs are still building around Matthews & Nylander going forward: “That’s a fair assessment… We are talking about world-class players”

On their first day as the new leaders in hockey operations for the Maple Leafs, John Chayka and Mats Sundin joined Real Kyper & Bourne to discuss their process of assessing the organization, charting a path forward, the culture they’re seeking to build, and whether Auston Matthews and William Nylander are “untouchables.” How did the […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 4

Old-School Meets Analytics: The Maple Leafs’ New Gamble

On paper, this looks like an odd couple—no question about it. You’ve got Mats Sundin, a Hall of Fame player, long-time captain, and one of the most respected figures the Maple Leafs have ever had, stepping into a front-office role with zero real executive experience.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / EasySportz / May 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs are Total Morons

The Toronto Maple Leafs never miss an opportunity to make things harder on themselves. That’s part of their identity at this point—talent on the ice, chaos everywhere else.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / May 4

John Chayka on the questions about his reputation around the NHL: “I have a lot of really great relationships around the league… I was able to do a lot of transactions (in Arizona)”

After his introductory press conference as the 19th GM in Maple Leafs history, John Chayka discussed the media pressure in Toronto, his reputation around the league, the challenge of retooling the roster, and his relationship with Mats Sundin.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Why Keith Pelley thinks John Chayka is the right GM for Maple Leafs

John Chayka could go down as one of the most polarizing hires in Toronto Maple Leafs history, and he has been on the job for less than 24 hours. Maple Leafs fans were looking for a home run hire from Keith Pelley to bring Toronto back from the depths after a massively disappointing season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 4

5 takeaways from Mats Sundin and John Chayka’s introductory press conference

TORONTO — Mats Sundin and John Chayka were formally introduced as the new Toronto Maple Leafs’ leadership group on Monday, during a press conference at Real Sports.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 4

One Shining Light for the Maple Leafs in 2025–26

The 2025-26 season was a rough one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not just disappointing. Rough. The kind of season where you keep looking for something to hold onto and come up a little short most nights.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Steve Simmons takes ‘con artist’ shot at Maple Leafs’ John Chayka during introductory press conference

The press conference to introduce new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka was not as harmonious and optimistic as you might think. Part of

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

A New Maple Leafs Era Begins With the Same Pressure

After what seemed like a week of waiting, the Toronto Maple Leafs held the press conferences to introduce their new front-office hires. In short, it was a press conference where you could feel and hear the organization trying to turn the page right in front of you.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Keith Pelley firmly denies Tie Domi’s involvement in Maple Leafs’ front office search

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager search played out like something from a soap opera. It started with Keith Pelley’s press conference, which discussed making a data-centric hire to run hockey operations, leading to names like Mike Gillis being mentioned as potential hires.