Maple Leafs put Sundin, Chayka in charge of front office: Reports

Published: May 03, 2026 at 4:33PM EDT

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin watches as his number 13 is hung from the rafters prior to NHL action between the Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens in Toronto on Saturday February 11, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Mats Sundin senior executive adviser, hockey operations and John Chayka general manager, according to multiple reports.

We have named John Chayka the General Manager and Mats Sundin as Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations

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The moves mark a reset of the club’s front office after a season that ended with Toronto missing the playoffs.

Sundin, the franchise’s former captain and all-time points 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.

Both arrive with the organization still searching for its first Stanley Cup since 1967.

A news conference is expected Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2026.

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