TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Mats Sundin senior executive advisor, hockey operations and John Chayka general manager, according to multiple reports.
The moves mark a reset of the club’s front office after a season that ended with Toronto losing in the playoffs.
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Sundin, the former franchise captain and all-time scoring leader, returns after 13 seasons with the team.
Chayka, 36, was previously the NHL’s youngest GM with the Arizona Coyotes and is known for an analytics-driven approach.
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Both arrive with the organization still seeking its first Stanley Cup since 1967.
A press conference is expected on Monday.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on May 3, 2026.
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