Simmons grills Leafs over Chayka hire, citing 20 NHL sources

Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons defended his pointed questions at Maple Leafs GM John Chayka's introductory press conference, saying he spoke with about 20 NHL insiders whose feedback was largely skeptical of the hire, and he pressed how the team could come to a different conclusion than his due diligence. Keith Pelley defended the process as deep and thorough, while Simmons noted the potential mismatch between the job and the person overseeing the franchise, underscoring the high scrutiny around the Chayka hire and its implications for the Maple Leafs.