Maple Leafs Make Key Front Office Moves in Bid to Boost Hockey Operations The Toronto Maple Leafs have shaken up their front office with the hiring of three new executives, all of whom are expected to play critical roles in the team's scouting and analytics efforts. General manager John Chayka, who took over the reins earlier this year, has been working to revamp the team's infrastructure, and these latest additions are a key part of that plan. Dan Palango, with nearly two decades of experience, has been brought in as Director of Amateur Scouting, while Brad Rossen will serve as Vice President of Research & Development, and JP Perpich will oversee U.S. Amateur Scouting. The appointments are the latest in a series of moves aimed at giving the Maple Leafs a competitive edge in the highly competitive NHL.


The Toronto Maple Leafs announced three front office hires on Wednesday, continuing general manager John Chayka’s overhaul of the team’s scouting and analytics infrastructure: Dan Palango as Director of Amateur Scouting, Brad Rossen as Vice President of Research & Development, and JP Perpich as Director of U.S. Amateur Scouting. Palango arrives with roughly 17 years […]