Chayka's Choice, Torts Out in VGK Succession Plan, Teams Calling on Hellebuyck, Knies and Others!

The Leafs made a surprise hire by naming Jim Hiller as head coach, a move that aligns with GM Chayka's analytical approach but raises questions if past relationships with key players factored into the decision. In Vegas, the Golden Knights continued their aggressive organizational approach by moving on from John Tortorella and promoting longtime successor Ryan Craig, while GM Kelly McCrimmon…