Maple Leafs name John Chayka GM, Mats Sundin senior adviser

The Toronto Maple Leafs hired John Chayka as their next general manager and confirmed team legend Mats Sundin will join the front office in an advisory role Sunday.

The tandem will be introduced in a press conference Monday afternoon.

"Today is an important day for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization," Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley said in a statement. "I'm thrilled to welcome John and Mats to their roles, two great hockey minds that will strengthen our entire hockey club.