Keith Pelley on the rumours surrounding Tie Domi's involvement in Chayka's hiring as Leafs GM: "There have been countless erroneous reports and inaccurate information over the past six weeks"

"The Maple Leafs, let alone a Stanley Cup, have not made it to the Conference Finals since 2002, when this young man (Mats Sundin) was the captain. That is 24 years - 24 long years. Quite honestly, that is not good enough."

"During the process, we realized these two gentlemen had a long-standing relationship dating back to 2012 when they first met at the Memorial Cup in London. They've kept in touch."

"There is no question that we believe this tandem will co-orchestrate a vision that aligns the organization from ownership right through to the dressing room."

Keith Pelley announced the hiring of Mats Sundin and John Chayka to senior management roles with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pelley acknowledged the Raptors' recent playoff loss but expressed optimism for both teams' futures. He emphasized the Maple Leafs' long absence from the Conference Finals and recognized the frustration of fans. The decision to hire Sundin and Chayka was based on their strong relationship and mutual respect, with the goal of aligning the organization from ownership to the dressing room.

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