# REACTION: Leafs Appoint John Chayka GM, Mats Sundin Senior Advisor

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Podcast: [Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-leafs-daily-podcast-on-the-toronto-maple-leafs-348038)
Published: 2026-05-04T15:19:12+00:00
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## Resource

The Toronto Maple Leafs shake up their front office as John Chayka is named General Manager and franchise icon Mats Sundin steps in as Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti explore the implications of these hires, comparing Leafs management to other NHL teams’ advisory structures and dissecting the possible power dynamics between Chayka, Sundin, and Keith Pelley. The episode highlights the fan base’s skepticism, potential changes to the assistant GM roster, and the unresolved future of head coach Craig Berube.

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