""You talk about the due diligence that you did on John, prior to hiring him and now, hiring him. In the past, say, three to four days, I have been in contact with about 20 people who work in the National Hockey League, many of who are prominent names that we all know. And of the 20 people that I spoke to, one was supportive of John's hiring, and 19 thought it was a sham, to be perfectly honest.""
""I must have talked to different people," the MLSE CEO said. "That's it?" Simmons responded. "Because the hockey world today is astounded by this announcement.""
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of John Chayka as general manager and Mats Sundin as an executive advisor. During the press conference, Steve Simmons questioned the decision, citing feedback from 20 NHL contacts, with 19 expressing skepticism about Chayka's hiring. MLSE CEO Keith Pelley defended the decision, stating he must have spoken to different people. The exchange highlighted the controversy surrounding Chayka's appointment and provided entertainment during the event.
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