The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the hiring of Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor for hockey operations and John Chayka as the new general manager, following a disappointing season that saw the team miss the playoffs. Sundin, a Hockey Hall of Fame center and the franchise's all-time leading scorer, has never held an NHL front office position but is expected to play a significant role in shaping the team's culture and player development. Chayka, who previously served as the youngest general manager in major league sports with the Arizona Coyotes, aims to build a competitive team for the Maple Leafs' dedicated fan base. The franchise has not won the Stanley Cup since 1967, marking the longest championship drought in the NHL. The new leadership will face the immediate challenge of retooling the roster and addressing the future of star center Auston Matthews, who is signed through 2028 with a cap hit of $13.25 million.