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The Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving, as announced Monday night. The team has yet to name a replacement. President and CEO Keith Pelley states that a new direction is needed to achieve the goal of winning a Stanley Cup. Pelley expresses gratitude for Treliving’s contributions over nearly three years with the organization.
Treliving joined the Leafs in May 2023, replacing Kyle Dubas, who is now GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Under Treliving, Toronto failed to advance past the first round of the playoffs, resulting in the firing of coach Sheldon Keefe in April 2024. Treliving then hired Craig Berube, who led the team to the second round in 2025. However, this season has been a struggle; the Leafs sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 32-30-13 record.
Players react to the news, calling it shocking. Center John Tavares emphasizes the players’ responsibility for the team’s performance. Defenseman Morgan Rielly acknowledges the need to process the change. Treliving's inability to re-sign top forward Mitch Marner, now with the Vegas Golden Knights, stands out as a significant misstep.
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