Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has continued reshaping the team's front office in recent days, letting go of several key personnel, including assistant general managers Hayley Wickenheiser and Darryl Metcalf. Wickenheiser oversaw player development, while Metcalf was responsible for hockey research and development. Also among those dismissed were Mark Leach, the director of amateur scouting, and Dave Morrison, a senior adviser of player personnel.
Ongoing restructuring under Chayka
The cuts come as part of a broader overhaul under Chayka, who has already made significant changes to the roster. The front office moves signal a continued effort to reshape the organization's leadership structure ahead of the upcoming season.
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors on hold
The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and draft picks, originally agreed to on June 30, remains delayed due to an ongoing NBA investigation into alleged salary cap violations by the Los Angeles Clippers. The probe involves a deal with the now-disgraced company Aspiration, complicating the completion of the transaction.
Erdogan gifts revolvers to NATO leaders
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each NATO leader with a revolver and six bullets after the Ankara summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted the weapon but left the ammunition in Turkey. He later surrendered the gun to the RCMP, according to Global Affairs Canada.
Toronto population growth plummets
New data from Toronto Metropolitan University's Centre for Urban Research and Land Development reveals that Toronto's population growth has dramatically declined since 2024. The city went from being the fastest-growing metro area in the United States and Canada to ranking No. 443 last year. While reduced international migration affected Montreal and Vancouver as well, the primary cause is residents leaving Toronto for other parts of Canada.
Unusual police calls in Toronto
Toronto police responded to two unusual calls: a delivery driver on an e-bike was pulled over on the Gardiner Expressway, and a man called 911 to complain about the comfort of his hotel room.
