Reporter rips Maple Leafs' new 'con artist' GM John Chayka at press conference
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Toronto Maple Leafs President and CEO Keith Pelley faced tough questions from reporter Steve Simmons regarding the controversial hiring of new GM John Chayka, who has a contentious NHL history.
- Simmons revealed that out of 20 NHL insiders he contacted, only one supported Chayka's hiring, while the rest criticized it, calling it a "sham" and labeling Chayka with terms like "con artist" and "liar."
- Pelley defended the decision by citing "deep due diligence" but failed to provide details, leading to skepticism among fans and media.
- Simmons shared a story from Chayka’s tenure with the Arizona Coyotes, describing how Chayka’s office setup included multiple computer terminals displaying fake or non-functional data, raising questions about his management style.
- The Maple Leafs, coming off their worst season since 2009, face fan unrest over the hire despite having top talent like Auston Matthews on the roster.
