Mystery Finalist for Leafs GM Job Breaks His Silence

John Chayka's trade history in Arizona didn't feature wise blockbusters

If the Maple Leafs, as expected, hire John Chayka as their next GM, the hope has to be he's better at it than he was in Arizona.

Mystery Finalist for Leafs GM Job Breaks His Silence

One of the finalists for the vacant general manager job for the Toronto Maple Leafs has broken his silence on the interview process.Mike Futa, the former assistant general manager of the Los Angeles Kings who is now a radio host on Sportsnet’s FAN Hockey Show, revealed that he was one of the three finalists for the vacant GM job with the Maple Leafs. The other two finalists for the job are former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka and Dallas Stars a…

Expect more front office changes beyond GM and president for Leafs - Daily Faceoff

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to embark on a new era in terms of the structure of their front office, and all signs are pointing to that meaning a combination of John Chayka and franchise legend Mats Sundin coming in general manager and president roles in the near future. What does that mean for some of the holdovers from Brad Treliving’s staff? The Leafs still list Shane Doan as a special advisor to the general manager, while Brandon Pridham,…

Mike Futa discusses his interview for Maple Leafs' GM position

Mike Futa came close to a full-circle moment with the Toronto Maple Leafs — but ultimately fell short in the club’s search for a new general manager.