Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis Opens Up On Maple Leafs Pursuit: 'Most Of The Reporting Was Inaccurate’

Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis has broken his silence on the rumours that swirled around his name this spring, revealing in a candid interview that while he interviewed for a front-office role with the Toronto Maple Leafs, fundamental differences in vision ultimately led both sides to conclude it wasn’t the right fit.

Appearing on the Sekeres & Price podcast, Gillis addressed the widespread speculation that he was a serious contender to join the Maple Leafs’ hockey operations department following a high-profile search process that ultimately resulted in John Chayka being named general manager, with Mats Sundin joining as a senior executive advisor to hockey operations.

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis reveals the Maple Leafs pursuit wasn’t quite what was reported, explaining why his vision for a strategic, big-picture role ultimately didn’t align with Toronto’s plans.

thehockeynews.comFormer Canucks GM Mike Gillis Opens Up On Maple Leafs Pursuit: 'Most Of The Reporting Was Inaccurate’Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis reveals the Maple Leafs pursuit wasn’t quite what was reported, explaining why his vision for a strategic, big-picture role ultimately didn’t align with Toronto’s plans.

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