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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tavares, Nylander, Treliving & Pridham

You couldn’t quite script this one, though if you tried, you’d probably make it cleaner than it was. The Toronto Maple Leafs came out flat against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, fell behind, and spent most of the game looking like a team still processing the news of the day.

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Maple Leafs GM Tossed Overboard of Sinking Ship

The Toronto Maple Leafs season is capsizing, so GM Brad Treliving has finally been cast overboard. It appears that MLSE is actively looking for his replacement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / March 31

Why the Maple Leafs Are Suddenly Refusing to Lose

There’s a simple, stubborn logic underlying the Toronto Maple Leafs’ recent spate of scrappy victories: if you’re paid to play in the NHL, you play like it.

John Tavares News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Why John Tavares’ Minus-25 Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

Let’s look at the numbers first: two identical 75‑game seasons, but a telling split. In 2024–25, John Tavares posted 38 goals, 36 assists for 74 points and a +10; this season, he’s 28–36–64 and sitting at –25.

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Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Brad Treliving failed to navigate Leafs’ win-now window as the modern game passed him by

In the aftermath of Brendan Shanahan summarily dismissing Kyle Dubas due to a power struggle following the end of the 2022-23 campaign, the Toronto Maple Leafs were still poised to rule the near-future.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

If the Leafs rebuild, what assets do they have?

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving earlier this week, ending an era that can only be described by one word: disappointment. The team went 132-92-27 during his tenure and even won a playoff series against the Ottawa Senators last year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Craig Berube insists he’s not thinking about his future following firing of Brad Treliving

With the Toronto Maple Leafs set to miss the playoffs for the first time since before they drafted Auston Matthews, it seemed like the worst kept secret that dominos would fall following the season.

Bruce Cassidy News / 6IX ON ICE / March 31

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to hire Bruce Cassidy

On Sunday, March 29, the Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. With less than 10 games remaining in the season, this comes at an odd time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

NHL Rumors: Timing and Plans Surrounding Maple Leafs GM and Coaching Change

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a big front-office change, removing Brad Treliving and beginning the search for a new general manager.

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Maple Leafs players react to Brad Treliving’s firing: ‘It falls on us’

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a surprise change on Monday, firing general manager Brad Treliving. The move came just hours before the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

2 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 5-4 OT Win Over Ducks

On an eventful night back in Toronto, the Toronto Maple Leafs scored three in the third period to eventually beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime at the Honda Center.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Maple Leafs Don’t Need a Star GM—They Need Brandon Pridham

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired their general manager, Brad Treliving. Not a surprise, really, given the team’s season. Now the question is, who should be the Maple Leafs’ next GM?

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Watch: Max Domi destroys Radko Gudas in retribution for Auston Matthews injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs were licking their chops over the prospect of facing the Anaheim Ducks on Monday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and it’s clear why.

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Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on Brad Treliving’s firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they fired GM Brad Treliving with a few weeks left before the end of the regular season. That he was given the axe was not entirely surprising given how poorly things had gone for him and the team this season, as well as the fact that there were rumblings about his future being in doubt for weeks.

Ben Danford News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford suspended two games by OHL for check from behind

Brantford Bulldogs defenceman Ben Danford has been suspended for two games as a result of a check from behind against the Sudbury Wolves, the Ontario Hockey League announced Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Chris Pronger believes lack of response to Matthews hit speaks to locker room issue

On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Anaheim Ducks for the first time since Radko Gudas‘ season-ending hit on Auston Matthews. Ahead of that matchup, Ontario native and former Ducks Stanley Cup Champion Chris Pronger joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Leafs Morning Take.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 31

10 Thoughts: A night of fights and firings for the Maple Leafs in Anaheim

10 thoughts after a dramatic evening in Leafland ended in a GM firing, a 4-3 overtime win, and 93 combined penalty minutes against the Ducks. Overall, nothing can totally erase the lack of reply in the moment on March 12, but tonight’s response was solid, with Max Domi, Michael Pezzetta, and Jake McCabe leading the […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Toronto Maple Leafs Relieve General Manager

Ahead of Monday night's potential elimination game, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that General Manager Brad Treliving had been relieved of his duties as general manger.

John Tavares News / Field Level Media / March 31

John Tavares nets OT winner as Maple Leafs down Ducks

John Tavares capped a two-goal, one-assist night by scoring with five seconds left in overtime as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs bested the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in an entertaining though predictably physical Monday night clash.

Michael Pezzetta News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Michael Pezzetta ejected from game after tussle with official

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Pezzetta was assessed a game misconduct early in the second period of Monday’s contest against the Anaheim Ducks after getting into a shoving match with a linesman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 30