Maple Leafs Interview Franchise Legend Amid Front Office Shakeup
The Toronto Maple Leafs have entered a pivotal offseason following a disappointing year, with significant changes expected at the organizational level.
After parting ways with general manager Brad Treliving, the franchise has begun reshaping its leadership structure, leaving several key positions open as ownership evaluates its next direction.
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Maple Leafs have already started exploring internal and external options, including a notable name from the organization's past.
"Quick note for a Friday morning: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for someone new to lead their hockey operations," Friedman reported. "In addition to that process, the organization is pursuing adding franchise legend in a management role."
Friedman added that ownership is set to meet with Mats Sundin, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, about a potential position within the hockey department.
"Sportsnet has learned that ownership will meet with the Maple Leafs' all-time leading scorer, Mats Sundin, as soon as Friday about a role in the hockey department," Friedman wrote. "An advisory role - or something along those lines - is being discussed."
The report also noted that there is mutual interest in a reunion, though the specifics of any potential role remain undefined.
The development was later confirmed by The Athletic's Chris Johnston, who reported that Sundin is in Toronto and expected to sit down with team ownership as part of the process.
Sundin, who served as captain for 13 seasons, has largely stayed out of NHL front offices since retiring but has maintained ties to the organization in recent years.
"Toronto's management and coaches have taken me in, and it has been incredibly nice," Sundin said in 2023. "Toronto has meant so incredibly much to my career; I was there for 13 years and the captain. Toronto is my second home; we live in Stockholm, but when I come there, it's like coming home."
New, for @TheAthletic: Mats Sundin to interview for role in Maple Leafs front office: Sources https://t.co/1cY9BbXF9Ghttps://t.co/1cY9BbXF9G
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 17, 2026
The Maple Leafs have not had a president of hockey operations since 2025 and are expected to evaluate that role alongside the general manager position.
With multiple vacancies and a reset underway, the organization's outreach to Sundin signals a willingness to bring familiar voices into a new leadership group.
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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM.