Jay Rosehill has something personal to say about John Chayka and he just went public with it
Former NHLer and current analyst Jay Rosehill spoke on a negative experience with Leafs GM frontrunner John Chayka.
As the Toronto Maple Leafs look poised to hire John Chayka as the team's next general manager, former Leaf Jay Rosehill spoke on a personal lasting riff from his playing days.
Rosehill, who spent five seasons in the NHL before embarking on a career in media, has expressed questions about the fit of Chayka as the Leafs next GM.
Rosehill followed up with a personal anecdote about Chayka describing how Chayka as GM pulled a deal for Rosehill while a player, to join the Coyotes.
Chayka offered Rosehill a contract and pulled it two days later and that is not how any professional organization operates
As Jay Rosehill outlines, John Chayka pulled an agreed to deal between the two sides for him to join Arizona, a decision that still causes issue for the now-retired Rosehill.
A move was agreed between the two sides, with Rosehill having a commitment in place, but Chayka changed his mind, souring Rosehill's view of the young general manager.
Now looking at a potential opportunity in Toronto as the team's next general manager, Rosehill's comments come as a potential warning about potential dissatisfaction that may arise under Chayka.
It's not the only question regarding Chayka, who was suspended by the NHL after meeting with other teams unauthorized while a member of the Coyotes.
A recent re-discovery of Chayka's data center being largely for show, some of his data systems being just screens, blurs the actual depth of Chayka's work.
The Maple Leafs are hiring a GM with unresolved questions about his character and Rosehill just added the most personal one
The Toronto Maple Leafs are opening themselves for a bunch of questions regarding the hiring of John Chayka, and it could overshadow the hire.
How Chayka works as a personal manager, how he works alongside the players, will become a key focus for someone who is touted for his numbers less than he is for his deals.
Chayka's exit from Arizona, and that he hasn't gotten a job since will further the scrutiny, as well as his unimpressive record as GM despite his reputation.
Based on what was said by Jay Rosehill, as much of an analytics expert as John Chayka presents himself as, the big question is how it will translate to gaining the support of the Leafs locker room, and keeping this team happy.
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