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John Chayka

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

But at the same time, I think in order to get transactions done consistently, you've got to be honest and forthright and direct in your dealings.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And like I said, historically, I've been able to do that.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

Yeah, again, that's a good question for Keith.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

But from my perspective, I think obviously resources aren't a problem in Toronto.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

Again, the directive from Edward Rogers to me is to do whatever it takes to win a Stanley Cup.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

I take that seriously.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

I think as we think about how we can, again, gain a competitive advantage, it's not just resources, it's being resourceful.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And I think, you know, coming from a place like Arizona, you know, it teaches you a lot about that.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And so, you know, how can you be really disciplined in your decision making, how you can be really disciplined in how you spend money in a cap system, even though you can spend in the cap, it still matters how you spend those dollars.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And so I think combining, you know, resourcefulness with the resources could be a blueprint of, you know, how we continue to evolve the organization and

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And, you know, again, I would just say, like, I think there's been a lot of good things done here over the decade, too.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And so we're certainly not looking to throw the baby out with the bathwater in any way, shape or form.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

There's a lot of good people that have done a lot of good work over a long period of time.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And, you know, Matt's and I are coming in with a different slant and, you know, maybe a fresh perspective.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

And, you know, we're going to try to iterate on things.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

But, you know, I think ultimately Keith was looking for someone that could come in and bridge some gaps.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

between some departments and try to, again, take what's here and bring it to another level.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

Yeah, look, I think a little bit all of the above.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

I was 26.

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Chayka on the Maple Leafs' general manager role, the analytics impact and the outlook of the roster

I was dating.