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The Toronto Maple Leafs shared the first photo of their new management group ahead of Monday’s press conference introducing them. On Sunday, the Maple Leafs announced they have hired former Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka as the team’s new GM. As well, Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin has rejoined the franchise as a senior […] The post Maple Leafs Share First Photo of New Management Group appeared first on HEAVY.

John Chayka controversy: NHL looks into tampering concern around new Maple Leafs GM Sportskeeda

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. “The team expressed concern to the NHL that employees under contract may have been contacted without proper permission. Sources […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Why NHL investigated tampering allegations over GM hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Maple Leafs’ new GM John Chayka faces early scrutiny after NHL probes tampering claim, casting doubt over Toronto’s fresh start.

John Chayka faces pressure in Toronto as Maple Leafs GM, with past controversies and high expectations shaping his new NHL stint.

It’s a new era for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016 and, a few weeks prior to the end of the 2025-26 NHL season, dismissed general manager Brad Treliving.Treliving, who was the former GM of the Calgary Flames, had been in his role since 2023, […] The post Maple Leafs Reportedly Losing Another Executive After John Chayka’s Hiring appeared first on HEAVY.

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. He replaces the recently-fired Brad Treliving, who lost his job before the 2025-26 season ended. Chayka’s arrival means the team is heading in a new direction. However, […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Mats Sundin Senior Executive Advisor. Some fans are excited, while others remain skeptical. The post ‘Write Your Most Important Chapter’: Mats Sundin’s Return Has Leafs Fans Split appeared first on HEAVY.

The new Toronto Maple Leafs GM will have a major priority to clear off the board even before figuring out how to improve the team. The post Maple Leafs Chayka Will Have This Top Priority appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fans choice of GM should raise some significant concerns, considering that people deserve another chance. The post Maple Leafs GM Choice Should Raise Serious Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka issued his first statement since being named GM of the storied franchise.Following a long and exhaustive search for the team’s new management team, the Maple Leafs officially announced on Sunday that Chayka is the team’s new GM and franchise legend Mats Sundin will be a senior advisor. […] The post John Chayka Issues First Statement After Being Named GM of Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new front office. TSN’s Chris Johnston reported Sunday that the move is official. Mats Sundin is back with the Maple Leafs organization, and John Chayka is making his return to the NHL as the general manager. “It’s official: The Leafs are hiring Mats Sundin and John Chayka to lead […] The post Maple Leafs announce Mats Sundin reunion, GM hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The St. Louis Blues could pull off the 2026 offseason's biggest trade by moving star forward Robert Thomas. The post Blues Thomas Could Be 2026 Offseason’s Biggest Move appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have raised more than a few eyebrows with the reported management duo for next season. The post Maple Leafs Reported Management Duo Puzzling NHL appeared first on HEAVY.

The 2025-26 NHL season was the first year since 2016 that the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was also, ironically, the first time that they failed to make the playoffs since the selection of Auston Matthews in the summer of 2016 at the NHL Draft. They […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Maple Leafs forward has not been given a qualifying offer by Toronto yet, but he already knows what he'd do with it.

The Maple Leafs GM search rolls on, and now, they've reportedly been denied permission to talk to a key division rival's general manager.

Ex-Leafs forward Jay Rosehill narrates eyebrow-raising story about Toronto's GM frontrunner, John Chayka.

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly tried to land a big fish to lead the team’s front office.Toronto fired general manager Brad Treliving, and the Maple Leafs were expected to pursue a team president and a general manager. The Maple Leafs have been linked to plenty of candidates. But NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet revealed […] The post Maple Leafs Reportedly Tried to Poach Rival’s GM in Intriguing Move appeared first on HEAVY.

Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' roster churn could see numerous players leave the team, with three in particularly standing out. The post Maple Leafs Top 3 Players Who Won’t Return in 2026-27 appeared first on HEAVY.

The Los Angeles Kings, as most hockey fans know them over the past two decades, will never be the same after their first-round sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. There was no shame in them losing to the Presidents’ Trophy winners, but seeing Anze Kopitar’s career end that way left a bit of […] The post 2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Maple Leafs front-office tandem could be set, as one notable insider suspects, despite an unclear timeline. The post Maple Leafs Front-Office Duo Set, Insider Suspects appeared first on HEAVY.
