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Los Angeles Kings' Executive Linked To Toronto Maple Leafs After John Chayka Hiring
TL;DR
Los Angeles Kings' Jake Goldberg is rumored to join the Toronto Maple Leafs following John Chayka's hiring as GM. Both have a history from their time with the Arizona Coyotes.
Key points
- Jake Goldberg linked to Toronto Maple Leafs
- John Chayka hired as Maple Leafs GM
- Goldberg and Chayka have a history with Arizona Coyotes
- Speculation about Goldberg joining Chayka's staff
- Investigation into potential tampering concerns
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Regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs and the hire of John Chayka to be the franchise's new GM, there have been plenty of scrutiny and rumblings that have come with it.
One report that has come out in the aftermath of the Leafs introducing Chayka and Mats Sundin as the new leaders in the hockey operations department is that Los Angeles Kings senior director of hockey operations, Jake Goldberg, has been linked to Toronto.
Frank Seravalli reported that there has been speculation about Goldberg joining Chayka's staff with the Maple Leafs.
They share a history from their days with the Arizona Coyotes. Chayka was the GM and president of hockey operations of the Coyotes from 2016-17 to 2019-20.
As for Goldberg, he was the director of hockey operations in 2017-18 and 2018-19, and in his final year with the franchise, in 2019-20, he was an assistant GM working closely with Chayka.
Amid the links and speculation between the two NHL executives, there have also been reports about potential tampering.
"At least one team raised a tampering concern with the NHL as incoming Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka began to fill out his staff," Seravalli reported.
Q&A
What is the connection between Jake Goldberg and John Chayka?
Jake Goldberg and John Chayka share a history from their time with the Arizona Coyotes, where Chayka served as GM.
Why is there speculation about Goldberg joining the Maple Leafs?
Speculation arose after John Chayka was hired as the Maple Leafs' GM, suggesting Goldberg may join his staff.
What roles have John Chayka and Jake Goldberg held in the NHL?
John Chayka was the GM and president of hockey operations for the Arizona Coyotes, while Jake Goldberg is the senior director of hockey operations for the Los Angeles Kings.
What are the implications of potential tampering concerns with Goldberg's move?
There are unsubstantiated tampering concerns being investigated regarding Goldberg's potential move to the Maple Leafs.