Maple Leafs fire assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser amid front office changes
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, a legendary figure in women's hockey, as part of a broader restructuring within their front office. This decision aligns with the team's efforts to reorganize its management team following recent performance issues. The exact reasons for Wickenheiser's dismissal have not been publicly detailed, but it contributes to a significant overhaul of the team's executive structure. Further developments regarding replacements or additional changes are anticipated in the coming weeks.
- •Hayley Wickenheiser was one of several executives let go.
- •Wickenheiser is a highly decorated women's hockey player.
- •The Maple Leafs are undergoing a front office overhaul.
- •The decision comes amid recent performance struggles.
- 10:42 PMESPN — Leafs fire Wickenheiser amid front office purge
"Assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, one of the most decorated women's players of all time, was one of several executives fired by the Maple Leafs.
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