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Brackett was appointed Assistant General Manager, Player Evaluation, bringing vast amateur scouting and drafting experience to the Maple Leafs.
Hamilton was named Chief of Staff to support strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives within hockey operations.
Brackett has five seasons of experience with the Minnesota Wild as Director of Amateur Scouting.
Hamilton earned an MBA from Yale and has private equity experience after his playing career.
The Leafs aim to strengthen decision-making by blending traditional scouting, video analysis, and data-driven insights.
The announcements were made by the Maple Leafs on June 1, 2026.
Judd Brackett will oversee player evaluation across amateur and professional scouting.
Freddie Hamilton's background includes playing in the NHL and post-retirement business roles.
The Leafs reference a blend of traditional scouting, video analysis, and data-driven insights in their approach.

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John Chayka names Judd Brackett as assistant general manager to enhance scouting and evaluation.
Brackett brings five seasons with the Minnesota Wild and extensive amateur scouting leadership.
Hamilton named chief of staff to support strategic planning across hockey operations.
Hamilton, a Toronto native, has an MBA and private equity experience after a 75-game NHL career.
Chayka continues to search for a replacement for former assistant GM Brandon Pridham.
Shane Doan and Hayley Wickenheiser remain in advisory and GM roles with Leafs.
The front-office reshuffle signals Chayka’s plan to blend scouting with data-driven insights.
Leafs’ leadership group to collaborate with new chief of staff on cross-functional initiatives.
New hires illustrate Toronto’s push to reassemble the front office in Chayka’s image.

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Judd Brackett left the Wild to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as assistant GM and director of player evaluation, prompting a leadership search for his replacement.
Guerin said he will conduct a wide search for Brackett’s replacement, considering internal and external candidates with a strong leadership and organizational profile.
Dan Palango, Brackett’s longtime scout, is not expected to return as part of the staff shakeup.
Minnesota holds five picks in the 2026 draft and plans to emphasize later rounds to complement the roster window for a Stanley Cup run.
Sylvain Rodrigue was hired as director of goaltending to work with NHL and AHL goalie coaches and to support development of drafted goaltenders.
Brackett’s track record includes first-round successes like Jesper Wallstedt (2021) and Zeev Buium (2024), but late-round results have been mixed.
Guerin stresses that later-round picks are increasingly important as the Wild pursue a Cup window.
The team aims to balance global talent and internal development to build its future roster under a new scouting leadership.
Guerin clarified he is not personally attending amateur games regularly, placing trust in the scouting director to run the department autonomously.

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