"The talk about Mike Gillis is real. The Leafs have interest in him. I believe there's already been a conversation between Gillis and Pelley. I think there's another one that's coming up here."
"He had experience building the Canucks up from a place where they were adrift to where they got within one win of the Stanley Cup in 2011."
"The perceived negatives would be that he hasn't worked in the league in 12 years. I think that's obviously a fair point, but you know, he was a long-time agent, knows a lot of people in the game, those relationships persist."
Mike Gillis is reportedly being considered for a head office position with the Toronto Maple Leafs, with a second meeting scheduled with MLSE CEO Keith Pelley. Interest in Gillis stems from his successful tenure with the Vancouver Canucks. He is known to have a good relationship with Pelley and is intrigued by the opportunity to reshape the Leafs. Although he hasn't worked in the NHL for 12 years, his experience as a long-time agent and his past success in building the Canucks are significant factors in his candidacy.
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