Maple Leafs part ways with assistant GMs Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the departure of assistant general managers Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey. These changes come after the hiring of new general manager John Chayka and senior executive adviser Mats Sundin. The team experienced a significant decline this season, finishing last in their division despite having the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft.
- ▪Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey have parted ways with the Maple Leafs.
- ▪The changes follow the hiring of general manager John Chayka.
- ▪The Maple Leafs went from being Atlantic Division champions to last place this season.
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Open this photo in gallery:Brandon Pridham, left, assistant to the GM, watches Maple Leafs practice in 2015.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMore changes have been made to the Toronto Maple Leafs front office.The team announced Sunday it has mutually agreed to part ways with assistant general manager Brandon Pridham.Assistant general manager, player personnel Derek Clancey is also out of his post.The changes are one of a few to be made since the team hired general manager John Chayka and senior executive adviser of hockey operations Mats Sundin.Former head coach Craig Berube was also fired on Wednesday.Toronto went from Atlantic Division champions in 2024-25 to last this season, a 30-point dropoff.
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