'I Don't Think Anyone's Untradeable': Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller’s Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Praises Easton Cowan’s Impact
With Cowan's name in trade rumors, Chayka stopped short of saying if the player is untradeable.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller: What Happened
Yahoo Sports reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller, Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Don't Think Anyone. Here is how the report opens:
With Cowan's name in trade rumors, Chayka stopped short of saying if the player is untradeable.
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It is one of many NHL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Hockey League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: 'I Don't Think Anyone's Untradeable': Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller’s Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Praises Easton Cowan’s Impact
- Who’s involved: Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller, Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Don't Think Anyone and Praises Easton Cowan
- League: NHL
- First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
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Background: National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nasjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller?
With Cowan's name in trade rumors, Chayka stopped short of saying if the player is untradeable. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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Yahoo Sports first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. Yahoo Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NHL news.
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