There’s ongoing discussion regarding Mats Sundin’s potential involvement with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the speculation surrounding Mike Gillis’s candidacy for a management position. Reports from Sportsnet’s “32 Thoughts: The Podcast” suggest that discussions have taken place between the Maple Leafs and Mats Sundin concerning a possible management role. While the specifics of this role are being downplayed, some observers, like Elliotte Friedman, express curiosity about the true extent of Sundin’s potential involvement, wondering if it might be more significant than initially presented. Friedman admits to a personal bias towards Sundin but maintains that the perceived underselling of the situation raises questions.
Regarding Mike Gillis, the podcast also addressed speculation about his potential hiring as General Manager. Contrary to some rumors circulating, it is believed that Gillis has not yet been hired, nor is he expected to be brought in to work alongside a newly appointed GM. Reports suggest that Gillis has had limited interactions with the team, possibly only two meetings, rather than the multiple discussions some believe have occurred. While there was initial momentum for Gillis’s candidacy, it appears to have stalled. However, there is no concrete evidence to suggest he has been definitively ruled out of consideration.
