Mark Hunter has a new title with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The team announced Monday that the London Knights co-owner will serve as Assistant General Manager. He had been the Leafs' Director of Player Personnel.
Hunter will share the Assistant GM role with current Assistant General Manager Kyle Dubas.
In a statement posted on the team's website, Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello says little will change for Hunter.
“Mark's new title is essentially a formality as these are duties he’s already been performing,” says Lamoriello. “Brendan (Leafs president and former London Knights player Brendan Shanahan) and I have been discussing this change of title since last season – as it’s a more appropriate recognition of Mark's role with the organization since joining the Maple Leafs. There are no changes to Mark or Kyle’s duties, or to that of Brandon Pridham, Assistant to the General Manager.”
Hunter will continue to oversee the Leafs' pro scouting, amateur scouting and player evaluation departments.
