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Maple Leafs' newly introduced front office awaits NHL Draft lottery news
TL;DR
The Toronto Maple Leafs have introduced a new front office led by GM John Chayka and advisor Mats Sundin. They are preparing for the NHL Draft lottery scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Key points
- Toronto Maple Leafs have a new front office
- GM John Chayka and advisor Mats Sundin introduced
- NHL Draft lottery is on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new front office.
They introduced GM John Chayka and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin on Monday, and the first big order of business will soon be out of their control.
The NHL Draft lottery is on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, and the Leafs will be watching closely.
Toronto's first-round pick is top-five protected from last year's Brandon Carlo trade, but if it falls outside the first five picks in the lottery, it conveys to the Boston Bruins.
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So the spot that Toronto pops up in during the lottery will be pivotal.
The Maple Leafs ended the regular season with the fifth-best lottery odds, which could be key to their outcome.
Their odds of each slot:
Q&A
Who are the new front office members of the Toronto Maple Leafs?
The new front office members include General Manager John Chayka and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin.
When is the NHL Draft lottery for the Maple Leafs?
The NHL Draft lottery for the Maple Leafs is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
What is the significance of the NHL Draft lottery for the Maple Leafs?
The NHL Draft lottery is significant for the Maple Leafs as it will determine their draft position for the upcoming NHL Draft.