Leafs interviewing Mats Sundin for hockey department job - 570 News
Toronto is actively searching for a new general manager after Brad Treliving was relieved of his duties in late March.
kitchener.citynews.caHere’s the latest I can share based on current reporting:
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been in the news for engaging Mats Sundin in talks about a front-office role, with reports indicating Sundin could meet with team leadership in Toronto to discuss advisory or similar responsibilities. The discussions are described as exploratory and not as a GM or president of hockey operations position. This information comes from multiple outlets citing Elliotte Friedman and Sportsnet as the source of the initial report. [sources note: outlets reporting the interview discussions, April 16–17, 2026]
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Other reporting around the same time reinforces that Sundin’s potential return would be in a hockey-operations capacity that is not the top executive role, suggesting a possible advisory or specialized role rather than a formal head of the department. [sources note: same reporting context]
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If you’re tracking for MLSE leadership changes, note that the Maple Leafs were seeking a new general manager after parting ways with Brad Treliving, with Sundin’s discussions seemingly separate from that GM hiring process. [sources note: April 2026 coverage of Leafs GM search; Sundin tied to a separate front-office capacity]
Would you like me to pull the most up-to-date article links and summarize each one’s key points, or set up a quick timeline of what has been publicly reported this week? I can also check for any statements from the team or Sundin’s representatives if you want the most precise slate of developments.