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Re-Imagining the Toronto Maple Leafs: Who's in the Running?

Apr 10, 2026 · 34 min · Ep 20

In this episode, Josh Cybulski analyzes the Toronto Maple Leafs' current management situation, the potential GM candidates, and the challenges the team is facing. He explores internal and external options, team prospects, salary cap issues, and strategic directions for rebuilding or retooling the franchise.

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Chapters

00:00 Pizza Review and Introduction
02:12 Toronto Maple Leafs GM Search
04:53 Analyzing the Maple Leafs' Current Situation
08:03 Potential Candidates for GM
10:50 John Chayka: A Risky Choice
13:17 Mark Hunter: The Scouting Expert
16:00 Internal Candidates and Stability
18:58 External Candidates and Market Dynamics
21:48 Final Thoughts on the GM Search

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