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Bombshell Report: Chris Pronger Eyed Key Maple Leafs Front Office Position

There have already been multiple high-profile switches in direction for the Toronto Maple Leafs, beginning with the dismissal of general manager Brad Treliving on March 30 when it became clear the club had fallen out of the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This season marked the first year since 2016 that the club failed […] The post Bombshell Report: Chris Pronger Eyed Key Maple Leafs Front Office Position appeared first on HEAVY.

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Surprising Eastern Team Named As Landing Spot For Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews

There has been plenty of upheaval for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the last several weeks, beginning with the dismissal of general manager Brad Treliving on March 30, followed by the arrivals of John Chayka and former captain Mats Sundin in a leadership role.The club also dismissed head coach Craig Berube after just two seasons […] The post Surprising Eastern Team Named As Landing Spot For Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mike Gillis on Maple Leafs: ‘It Wasn’t the Right Fit’

Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis spoke about being pursued by the Toronto Maple Leafs, saying, “It wasn’t the right fit.”Gillis was among the many past and present executives the Maple Leafs interviewed during their search for new management to lead the team in the future. In the end, the Maple Leafs hired former Arizona […] The post Mike Gillis on Maple Leafs: ‘It Wasn’t the Right Fit’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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NHL Insider Discloses Latest On Auston Matthews’ Future With Maple Leafs

To say that the recently-completed 2025-26 NHL season didn’t go the way that the  Toronto Maple Leafs wanted would be an understatement, to say the least.For one thing, the Maple Leafs had difficulty adjusting to the offseason departure of longtime forward Mitch Marner, who was dealt in a massive sign-and-trade deal to the Vegas Golden […] The post NHL Insider Discloses Latest On Auston Matthews’ Future With Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Top NHL Insider Leaks Major Update on Craig Berube’s Future With MapleLeafs

There was a major shift in leadership for the Toronto Maple Leafs recently, as the club decided to part ways with general manager Brad Treliving after it became clear that this would be the first year since 2016 that they would not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Several of the moves that Treliving made were […] The post Top NHL Insider Leaks Major Update on Craig Berube’s Future With MapleLeafs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mats Sundin’s immediate reaction to winning 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery in a stunning result. Toronto finished with the fifth-highest odds of winning the lottery. It’s a massive boon for Mats Sundin and John Chayka, who took over the Maple Leafs front office only a couple days ago. The Maple Leafs will kick off the NHL […] The post Mats Sundin’s immediate reaction to winning 2026 NHL Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Win No. 1 Overall Pick in 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after winning the lottery on Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs had an 8.5% chance to get the top pick in the draft. Thankfully, the ping pong balls bounced the team’s way, and they earned the chance to draft […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs Win No. 1 Overall Pick in 2026 NHL Draft Lottery appeared first on HEAVY.

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Maple Leafs rumors: Insider warns about ‘at best’ Auston Matthews trade demand scenario

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a new era under general manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin, who are entering at a time when the franchise is in crisis. The Leafs just missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, and Auston Matthews sat […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Insider warns about ‘at best’ Auston Matthews trade demand scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: What Auston Matthews must see from new front office to stick around

It was a disaster of a season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, finishing in last place in the Atlantic Division. This led the Maple Leafs to revamp the front office, as Mats Sundin comes in as a senior advisor and John Chayka as the new general manager. The new front office needs to decide on […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: What Auston Matthews must see from new front office to stick around appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Bissonnette ‘out’ on Maple Leafs following John Chayka hiring: ‘I can’t f*cking root for him’

Paul Bissonnette wears his Toronto Maple Leafs love on his sleeve. Sometimes, quite literally, even when he’s broadcasting on NHL on TNT. He’s even been rebuked by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for putting his love of the Maple Leafs above journalistic integrity. Bissonnette has also never been afraid to criticize the franchise when he feels…

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Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons posits damning questions to Maple Leafs CEO over John Chayka hiring

The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced new general manager John Chayka on Monday. Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons set the tone with some intense questions around the thinking behind that decision. As a franchise, the Maple Leafs have been heading in the wrong direction. Two seasons away from going 60 years without a Stanley Cup, Toronto…

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Keith Pelley Grilled by Leafs Reporter Over John Chayka Hire

MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley was grilled by a reporter for his hiring of John Chayka as the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Monday, the Maple Leafs officially introduced Chayka as the team’s new general manager and franchise legend Mats Sundin as a senior advisor to the organization. The team had […] The post Keith Pelley Grilled by Leafs Reporter Over John Chayka Hire appeared first on HEAVY.

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Maple Leafs Share First Photo of New Management Group

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.

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Maple Leafs Reportedly Losing Another Executive After John Chayka’s Hiring

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.

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John Chayka Issues First Statement After Being Named GM of Maple Leafs

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.

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Maple Leafs announce Mats Sundin reunion, GM hire

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.

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Maple Leafs Reportedly Tried to Poach Rival’s GM in Intriguing Move

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.

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