Maple Leafs hire Mark Hunter as director of player personnel

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter to serve as the club's new director of player personnel, general manager Dave Nonis announced Tuesday.

Hunter, a former NHL forward, will leave his position as owner, vice-president and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights to take the job. 

The hiring marks the second time the Maple Leafs have hired an OHL GM, after Kyle Dubas was brought into the front office this past summer.

“I am very excited about joining the Toronto Maple Leafs organization,” said Hunter. “I am grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me by Brendan Shanahan, David Nonis and the entire management team. I would like to thank the London Knights organization for 12 great years. I am looking forward to the start of a new chapter in Toronto.”

During his time in London, Hunter helped the Knights become one of the most successful junior teams in Canada, both on and off the ice. 

He will now oversee the Maple Leafs’ pro scouting, amateur scouting and player evaluation departments.