Nov 15, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Class of 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Hayley Wickenheiser shakes hands with hall of famers prior to a game between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
TORONTO — Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey Hall of Famer spent eight seasons working in the NHL team's front office.
Wickenheiser said in an Instagram post the move came after "several discussions" with new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka.
"During those conversations, my expectation was that I would be in a position to continue to have a significant impact within the organization," Wickenheiser said. "However, it became clear that his leadership group envisioned a different path."
Wickenheiser joined the Maple Leafs as ******* istant director of player development in August 2018, shortly after the end of her stellar playing career. She was named an ******* istant general manager in July 2022.
TORONTO — Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey Hall of Famer spent eight seasons working in the NHL team's front office.
Wickenheiser said in an Instagram post the move came after "several discussions" with new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka.
"During those conversations, my expectation was that I would be in a position to continue to have a significant impact within the organization," Wickenheiser said. "However, it became clear that his leadership group envisioned a different path."
Wickenheiser joined the Maple Leafs as ******* istant director of player development in August 2018, shortly after the end of her stellar playing career. She was named an ******* istant general manager in July 2022.
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