https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-called-out-the-maple-leafs-defense-core-on-day-one-and-his-plan-to-fix-it-is-already-clear Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-05T10:35:03-04:00 John Chayka called out the Maple Leafs defense core on day one and his plan to fix it is already clear https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663796.webp May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/the-reporter-who-covered-arizona-for-29-years-just-called-john-chayka-a-fraud Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-05T08:13:51-04:00 The reporter who covered Arizona for 29 years just called John Chayka a fraud https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663728.webp May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/one-ping-pong-ball-tonight-decides-if-the-maple-leafs-hand-boston-their-first-round-pick Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-05T06:52:16-04:00 One ping pong ball tonight decides if the Maple Leafs hand Boston their first round pick https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663726.webp Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ben Danford is selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the 31st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/leafs-gm-chayka-addressed-the-matthews-trade-question-and-what-he-said-made-it-clear-that-chapter-is-closed Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T18:47:38-04:00 Leafs GM Chayka addressed the Matthews trade question and what he said made it clear that chapter is closed https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663676.webp Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his game winning shootout goal against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-admitted-making-mistakes-on-day-one-and-no-leafs-gm-has-ever-started-with-that-kind-of-honesty Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T16:30:07-04:00 John Chayka admitted making mistakes on day one and no Leafs GM has ever started with that kind of honesty https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663668.webp Toronto Maple Leafs President of Hockey Operations and GM John Chayka https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/steve-simmons-told-pelley-that-19-nhl-insiders-called-the-chayka-hire-a-sham-and-his-response-was-7-words-long Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T13:44:56-04:00 19 of 20 NHL insiders called the Chayka hire a sham and Keith Pelley#8217;s response was seven words https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663642.webp MLSE CEO Keith Pelley speak to media during the introductory press conference for the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin. https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/anthony-stolarz-8217-s-future-with-the-maple-leafs-immediately-became-chayka-8217-s-most-urgent-question-on-the-roster Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T12:24:12-04:00 Anthony Stolarz#8217;s future with the Maple Leafs immediately became Chayka#8217;s most urgent question on the roster https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663616.webp Apr 2, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) sprays water on his face during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-investigated-for-tampering-before-he-even-held-his-first-maple-leafs-press-conference Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T10:56:55-04:00 John Chayka investigated for tampering before he even held his first Maple Leafs press conference https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663602.webp Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka speaks on the phone during the NHL Draft. https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/the-first-moves-of-the-chayka-era-involve-craig-berube-and-shane-doan-and-neither-went-the-way-fans-expected Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T09:55:19-04:00 The first moves of the Chayka era involve Craig Berube and Shane Doan and neither went the way fans expected https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663587.webp Mar 2, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube listens to a question from a reporter after a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images; Shane Doan waves to fans as they clap after his jersey was raised during the jersey retirement ceremony at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 24, 2019. https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/keith-pelley-had-one-chance-to-address-fan-concerns-about-the-chayka-hire-and-his-statement-ignored-every-one Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T08:47:38-04:00 Keith Pelley had one chance to address fan concerns about the Chayka hire and his statement ignored every one https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663500.webp Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Keith Pelley President of Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment talks with the media during the warmup before a game between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-speaks-to-toronto-fans-for-the-first-time-and-this-is-the-moment-that-defines-his-entire-tenure Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-04T06:48:38-04:00 John Chayka speaks to Toronto fans for the first time and this is the moment that defines his entire tenure https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663506.webp Coyotes general manger John Chayka smiles during his introductory press conference in 2016. https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/john-chayka-s-first-order-of-business-is-a-meeting-with-craig-berube-that-decides-everything Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T20:42:23-04:00 John Chaykas first order of business is a meeting with Craig Berube that decides everything https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663466.webp Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during a media conference after a win over the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. (left)John Chayka on the phone (right) https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/sundin-and-chayka-spoke-after-being-hired-and-their-first-quotes-reveal-how-their-partnership-will-work Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T18:56:04-04:00 Sundin and Chayka spoke after being hired and their first quotes reveal how their partnership will work https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663453.webp Data-driven architect John Chayka (left) is reportedly set to take the GM role, while iconic former captain Mats Sundin (right) is poised to return as Vice-President of Hockey Operations, creating a fascinating dynamic of legacy and modern analytics in Toronto. https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/mats-sundin-is-not-the-vp-expected-and-the-title-the-maple-leafs-actually-gave-him-raises-serious-questions Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T16:43:34-04:00 Mats Sundin is not the VP expected and the title the Maple Leafs actually gave him raises serious questions https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663435.webp Nov 19, 2023; Stockholm, SWE; Mats Sundin during a Global Series NHL hockey game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild at Avicii Arena https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/the-brandon-carlo-draft-condition-is-actually-a-massive-secret-blessing-for-the-incoming-maple-leafs-gm Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T15:51:39-04:00 The Brandon Carlo draft condition is actually a secret blessing for the incoming Maple Leafs GM https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663260.webp Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) skates against the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/nhl-executives-are-baffled-by-the-leafs-hire-and-toronto-fans-should-take-it-as-the-ultimate-compliment Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T14:05:05-04:00 NHL executives are baffled by the Leafs hire and Toronto fans should take it as the ultimate compliment https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663379.webp Jan 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley speaks to the media during the press conference at BMO Training Ground. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/frederik-andersen-is-posting-a-961-in-the-playoffs-and-the-maple-leafs-are-the-reason-nobody-saw-this-coming Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T11:21:50-04:00 Frederik Andersen is posting a .961 in the playoffs and the Maple Leafs are the reason nobody saw this coming https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663363.webp Apr 23, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save in the third period against the Ottawa Senators in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/maple-leafs-fans-are-scared-of-the-chayka-and-domi-friendship-but-they-have-it-completely-wrong Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T09:30:22-04:00 Maple Leafs fans are scared of the Chayka and Domi friendship, but they have it completely wrong https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663261.webp Dec 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Max Domi (11) skates during the warmup before a game against the New Jersey Devils at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/connor-mcdavid-8217-s-idol-is-joining-the-leafs-and-the-timing-after-his-first-round-exit-is-impossible-to-ignore Hockey Patrol en 2026-05-03T07:13:17-04:00 Connor McDavid#8217;s idol is joining the Leafs and the timing after his first round exit is impossible to ignore https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/663105.webp Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images