The Arizona Coyotes announced 26 year old John Chayka as their new general manager today. Chayka was brought aboard as an assistant general manager last season and, surprise surprise, handled the team's analytics department. Much will be made about this hire, and not just because of his age.
We've seen a slide towards a more analytical approach in front offices over the past several years but this is by far the splashiest move. The Leafs hire of Kyle Dubas comes close, but Dubas had previous experience in junior hockey. Here's Chayka's blurb on the Coyotes' website:
Prior to joining the Coyotes, he co-founded and served as Director of Hockey Operations at Stathletes Inc.