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
04/05/2026
Leafs CEO Keith Pelley publicly defended the controversial hiring of John Chayka, citing deep due diligence before the announcement. The decision drew immediate scrutiny from fans and media because of Chayka’s past tenure with the Coyotes, but Pelley said the organization had carefully evaluated the hire.
03/05/2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired John Chayka as their new General Manager on May 3, 2026, ending their search for the role. Chayka, formerly the GM of the Arizona Coyotes from 2016 to 2020, is set to lead the team’s hockey operations alongside Mats Sundin, who joined as a senior executive adviser.
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Bio/Wiki
| John Chayka is a Canadian hockey executive who became the youngest General Manager in NHL history at age 26 when hired by the Arizona Coyotes in 2016. | |
| He founded Stathletes Inc., a hockey analytics company, before entering the NHL. | |
| Chayka served as Assistant General Manager (2015–2016), General Manager (2016–2020), and President of Hockey Operations (2017) for the Arizona Coyotes. | |
| On May 3, 2026, he was hired as the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
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 (hired May 3, 2026) |
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 |