"We are waiting for Mats Sundin's decision. I believe if he says yes, it's going to be a Mats Sundin/John Chayka combination."
"Hiring Sundin for a front office role would certainly be an outside-the-box path to take. Sundin has never held a managerial role before."
"Chayka was the youngest general manager hire in NHL history and has some controversy under his name, due to a private draft combine the Coyotes held in 2021."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a unique offseason, having missed the playoffs in 2025-26 and seeking a new front office. There is speculation about franchise legend Mats Sundin taking a managerial role, alongside former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman suggested a potential Sundin and Chayka combination, depending on Sundin's decision. Sundin is a beloved figure but lacks managerial experience, while Chayka has a controversial past but was once the youngest GM in NHL history. Their hiring would mark a significant departure from previous management choices.
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