John Chayka hiring draws public challenge from Maple Leafs reporter
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Updated · New York Post · May 4
John Chayka hiring draws public challenge from Maple Leafs reporter
17 articles · Updated · New York Post · May 4
At Tuesday's press conference, Steve Simmons said 19 of 20 NHL figures he contacted opposed Chayka, while president Keith Pelley cited deep due diligence without details.
Simmons later alleged Chayka staged five inactive computer terminals in his Arizona office, adding to scrutiny over a hire already criticised because of his 2021 NHL suspension.
Chayka, the Coyotes' former 26-year-old GM, did not answer the questioning, and fan anger has intensified as Toronto tries to rebound from its worst season since 2009.
Can John Chayka overcome his controversial past and lead the Maple Leafs to real change, or is this just another failed experiment?
Will Mats Sundin’s return as a senior executive advisor have any real impact, or is his role just a PR move to appease frustrated fans?