Overview
- Elliotte Friedman said the team is waiting on franchise icon Mats Sundin to decide on a role, which would clarify how Toronto fills key front‑office jobs.
- The reported finalists for general manager are former Coyotes executive John Chayka and Stars assistant GM Scott White.
- Reporters say the announcement could slip into May, raising the chance the Leafs reach the May 5 draft lottery without a new GM in place.
- White’s availability may depend on Dallas’s playoff run, since clubs often keep top lieutenants through the postseason.
- Outlets differ on the broader setup, with some linking Mike Gillis to a president role and others signaling shifting plans as the Leafs weigh an analytics‑driven approach.