John Chayka

Obviously, that's, you know, a reason why.

Matt Sundin's a big part of what we're doing.

He's a guy that's been in those situations and knows what it takes.

He'll be a big part of our decision-making process.

And we're going to surround ourselves with lots of individuals like Matt's or would have similar or different backgrounds that can bring those elements to the table and understanding of what it means.

But I would just say, if you're going to win...

you got to be good across the board.

And certainly at this time of year, you need those elements that you raise, but you also need to be, you know, the pace of these games is also noticeable, you know, not just the pace of skating, but decision-making and reads and, you know, making plays under pressure and escaping pressure and making a play.

So, yeah, I think our job is to not miss those elements that you suggested because those are clearly part of the recipe.

But also have a well-rounded team that no matter the opponent, you have a diversified attack that can match up well against anybody.

Yeah, no, it's a fair question.

I think from my side, I would say the folks that I know, which is a large majority, I think I have pretty good relationships with.

And I would just point to my history of making transactions.

And we made quite a few in Arizona as we were trying to kind of move that team around and get into a competitive position.

I think the main theme is that whenever you're trying to make a deal or create a transaction, that there's a...

two sides to the equation and you're trying to understand what they're trying to accomplish and you're trying to accomplish something for your club as well.

So by no means am I looking to make friends or anything like that.

I'm trying to do the best thing in the interest of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

That's my loyalties and that's where that lies.

For Edward Rogers and Keith Pelley and the whole staff, that's my focus.