# Summer Coolers – Toronto Maple Leafs

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Podcast: [NHL Wraparound Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nhl-wraparound-podcast-6738916)
Published: 2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nhl-wraparound-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/summer-coolers-toronto-maple-leafs
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Duration seconds: 625

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Summer Coolers – Toronto Maple Leafs Few NHL organizations have undergone a transformation quite like the Toronto Maple Leafs. John Chayka takes over as GM, Jim Hiller replaces Craig Berube behind the bench, and the Mitch Marner saga is finally in the past. After plummeting from Atlantic Division champions to just 78 points, Toronto responded with major additions including Sergei Bobrovsky, Darren Raddysh, Nick Paul and first-overall pick Gavin McKenna. Neil Smith and Vic Morren see considerably more talent—but also plenty of questions about whether all these pieces can fit together. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] Toronto begins a dramatic organizational reset with John Chayka as GM and former Kings coach Jim Hiller replacing Craig Berube. [00:00:35] The Marner drama is behind them, and Toronto makes several intriguing personnel moves while also landing the No. 1 overall pick. [00:01:00] Gavin McKenna joins the organization after Toronto jumps from fifth to first in the draft lottery. [00:01:20] Neil sees plenty of positives in the roster but remains puzzled by the organizational path that began with Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving departing. [00:02:00] Chayka is joined by Mats Sundin in the front office, while Hiller gets another NHL head-coaching opportunity after his tenure in Los Angeles. [00:02:35] Neil actually likes Toronto’s player-personnel moves. His bigger concern is whether the management and coaching structure can maximize them. [00:03:00] Auston Matthews and William Nylander remain the offensive foundation, while McKenna arrives without needing to immediately carry the franchise. [00:03:20] If Bobrovsky can provide even 75% of his Florida form and Raddysh approaches last season’s Tampa performance, Neil believes both will significantly help Toronto. [00:…

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