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Sources: Coyotes to name Chayka, 26, new GM

Related Topics: Arizona Coyotes, Don Maloney

The Arizona Coyotes are expected to name 26-year-old John Chayka the team's new general manager on Thursday at a press conference, multiple sources told ESPN.com.

Chayka will replace Don Maloney who was fired in April.

The team, according to a source, will also announce plans of a restructured front office that will include more say in player personnel for head coach Dave Tippett.

Chayka was hired by Arizona last year as an assistant GM in charge of analytics and immediately becomes the NHL's youngest general manager.

He is a co-founder of the analytics firm Stathletes, a company that has since grown to over 50 employees.