Quick Info
| Profession | Chief Executive Officer of JKC Capital; Former NHL Executive |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 09/06/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Jordan, ON, Canada |
Latest News about John Chayka
03/05/2026
John Chayka was hired as the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs on 3 May 2026. Reports at the time noted that Toronto confirmed the move, making him the club’s new GM after his earlier NHL executive career with the Arizona Coyotes.
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario |
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| Degree | HBA |
| Graduation Year | 2014 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Scottsdale (formerly) |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kathryn |
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Family
| Sister | Meghan Chayka |
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Career
| Early Career | Founded Stathletes Inc. (hockey analytics company) |
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| NHL Roles | Assistant General Manager, Arizona Coyotes (2015-2016); General Manager, Arizona Coyotes (2016-2020); President of Hockey Operations, Arizona Coyotes (2017); Alternate Governor, NHL |
| Current Roles | CEO, JKC Capital; Operating Partner, FEP (Sports & Consumer Services); Board Member, Wendy’s Canada; General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Other | General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs (listed) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest General Manager in NHL history at age 26 (2016) | |
| 2. Filmed own junior hockey games with sister Meghan Chayka and Neil Lane | |
| 3. Stathletes now owned by Meghan Chayka and Neil Lane |