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.caI'm going to summarize the latest reporting on Mats Sundin and the Maple Leafs. Then I can provide a concise update with sources.Answer: As of mid-April 2026, Mats Sundin was reported to be in Toronto to discuss a potential front-office or advisory role with the Maple Leafs, with ownership/MLSE executives expected to meet him about joining the hockey operations side. Several outlets cited Elliotte Friedman and Sportsnet reporting to this effect, and there was discussion that the role might be advisory rather than a traditional general manager position.
Key context and details:
- Reports indicate Sundin is in discussions about a role in the Maple Leafs’ hockey department, not specifically as GM, with conversations involving MLSE leadership and ownership.[2][5]
- News coverage from multiple outlets (including Sportsnet, BlogTO, and Toronto-area outlets) described Sundin returning to Toronto to meet about joining the Leafs’ front office, potentially as part of a new management group or advisory capacity.[3][5][10][2]
- The timing was tied to a broader front-office transition after the Leafs changed leadership previously, with ongoing searches for a leadership structure in hockey operations.[5][2]
Note: If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates again and summarize any changes in official statements from MLSE or the Maple Leafs, and I can include direct quotes or timelines.