Latest News About Maple Leafs Interviewing Mats Sundin

Here’s what’s known about Mats Sundin and Maple Leafs interviews as of now.

• Reports in mid-April 2026 indicated the Maple Leafs were planning to meet with Mats Sundin to discuss a hockey operations advisory role, following the team's search for a new head of hockey operations. The discussions were described as exploratory, with Sundin in Toronto and having at least one prior meeting with MLSE leadership. This was reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and picked up by multiple outlets.[3][5][9]

• The interview news centers on a potential advisory or executive-type position rather than a return to the role of GM; no official confirmation of a hiring or solid title had been released at that time. Several outlets framed Sundin’s involvement as part of a broader restructuring and a PR-positive move for the organization.[5][9]

• For context, Sundin has historical ties to the Leafs as their all-time leading scorer and former captain; prior to 2026, Sundin had not been reported as actively pursuing a front-office role with Toronto in official announcements, though rumors and mentions have circulated periodically over the years.[2]

Illustrative takeaway

• If you’re tracking this as it unfolds, look for official Leafs statements or MLSE confirmations about a specific title (advisory role, vice president, or similar) and whether Sundin will join the hockey operations department in any formal capacity.[5]

Would you like me to pull the latest updates from additional outlets or summarize any particular outlet’s reporting in more detail? I can also provide a quick timeline of the developments as they happen.[3][5]