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Chayka, 26, officially takes over as Coyotes GM

Mike & Mike explore the reasons why the Arizona Coyotes have decided to name 26-year-old John Chayka as the team's new general manager. (1:12)

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes have made John Chayka the youngest general manager in NHL history and restructured their front office.

The 26-year-old Chayka was introduced as Arizona's next general manager on Thursday after serving one season as assistant GM to Don Maloney, who was fired in April after nine seasons.