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

Posted May 3, 2026 4:41 pm 1 min read The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Mats Sundin senior executive adviser, hockey operations and John Chayka general manager, according to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The moves mark a reset of the club’s front office after a season that ended with Toronto missing the playoffs. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. 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.—with a file from Global News’Sean Previl © 2026 The Canadian Press