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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / April 2

General Manager Candidates for Toronto Maple Leafs

The general manager search is on for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Who will be Brad Treliving’s successor? Treliving is leaving the Leafs in worse shape than when he took over in May 2023.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Matthews’ Prime Is Fleeting & the Maple Leafs Need Leadership

Chris Pronger laid it out on The Rink: the Toronto Maple Leafs are running on a clock with Auston Matthews. Whoever steps into the GM’s office next has to have crystal-clear conversations—quickly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / April 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs Road Back Will Be Long

The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided that a new direction is needed. Keith Pelley decided it was time to move on from Brad Treliving. Though once Treliving heard the rumblings, he asked Pelley to accelerate the process and make the announcement.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Berube, Domi & Holinka

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday in a peculiar place—one foot still technically in the race, the other already stepping toward whatever comes next.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / April 2

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Holinka starring in WHL playoffs, Danford suspended

It has been a tumultuous time in Leaf Land, with the firing of general manager Brad Treliving ushering in a new era – or at least a new phase – for this iteration of the team.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 2

Maple Leafs in San Jose: Can Discipline Beat Chaos?

Tonight isn’t just another box to tick on the schedule. When the Toronto Maple Leafs play the emerging San Jose Sharks, it’s a straightforward probe into how this Maple Leafs group responds when the noise gets loud.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

William Nylander Wants to Stay—Could That Impact Auston Matthews’ Decision?

President and CEO of MLSE, Keith Pelley, said on Tuesday that he wants the Toronto Maple Leafs to retool around its generational pieces in Auston Matthews and William Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

NHL Rumors: Nylander Commits to Maple Leafs, and a Makar Update

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, William Nylander has informed the Toronto Maple Leafs of his intentions as the team goes through a retooling and changes its general manager this offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 2

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander willing to stick around for a retool, not a rebuild

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander made it clear that he is not interested in being around for a rebuild and instead will be willing to sit through a retool.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

William Nylander Wants To Stay With Maple Leafs Through Retool

The Maple Leafs’ next general manager will likely be the most important move Keith Pelley makes as president of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. He admitted as much in his media availability Tuesday after announcing the firing of Brad Treliving the night before (via Kristen Shilton of ESPN).

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

William Nylander sets clear condition for staying with Maple Leafs

As per Jonas Siegel and Chris Johnston of The Athletic, William Nylander has erased any doubts about what his plans are as the Toronto Maple Leafs undergo serious off-season changes.

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William Nylander News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Report: William Nylander wants to remain a Leaf if they retool, not rebuild

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the unknown for the first time with their current core. One of those key players might be willing to stick around if the direction is fair.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Brad Treliving’s worst moves as Maple Leafs GM

The Toronto Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving came as a surprise this late into the season with seven games remaining. While it was a decision

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 2

John Shannon likes Mike Gillis’ track record as potential GM fit for Maple Leafs

Currently in the midst of a disappointing season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason to-do list only grew this week with the firing of former general manager Brad Treliving.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 2

If now isn’t Brandon Pridham’s time to be GM, Maple Leafs need to let him move on

Keith Pelley’s decision to let go of Brad Treliving likely wasn’t born of one move or one signing. You could make a case for the Brandon Carlo trade being enough to get to him fired but it wasn’t Carlo vs.

Brad Treliving News / TheLeafsnation / April 2

Brad Treliving’s past should have scared Maple Leafs away

Brad Treliving was never the right person for the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager position, and fewer than three years later, the damage has been done.

Chris Pronger News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Chris Pronger isn’t the right fit for the Maple Leafs

Chris Pronger is emerging as a possible general manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs. I don’t think he’s a good match. Let me argue the obvious caveat first: nobody knows how anyone will really act once they’re in the GM chair.

Manny Malhotra News / Professor Press Box / April 1

Could Manny Malhotra Return to the Maple Leafs as Head Coach?

Manny Malhotra’s name has started to pop up in coaching conversations for a reason. The résumé is tidy enough: 16 NHL seasons as a dependable, defensively minded centre, assistant coaching stops at Vancouver and Toronto, and now a head job in the AHL with the Abbotsford Canucks.

Auston Matthews News / Professor Press Box / April 1

The Maple Leafs’ Star Worship Problem

I read a heated comment after Keith Pelley’s presser that stuck with me. In Toronto, the conversation still circles back to how brilliant fans think Auston Matthews is, while the rest of the club keeps stumbling.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Next Leafs’ GM needs to retool, not rebuild

With the Toronto Maple Leafs going in a different direction, the question is, what should be the goal of the next general manager? On Monday night, the Maple Leafs fired general manager Brad Treliving in the midst of a miserable season for the defending Atlantic Division champions.

Craig Berube News / NHL Rumors / April 1

What Does the Future Hold for Craig Berube in Toronto? Who Could Replace Him?

Keith Pelley, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment President, addressed the media on Tuesday after firing general manager Brad Treliving on Monday. The Maple Leafs will begin a thorough search for their next president of hockey operations or general manager.

Craig Berube News / Yardbarker / March 31

Craig Berube breaks silence on future after Brad Treliving firing

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing

Following the victory against the Ducks, the Leafs delayed their inevitable elimination from playoff contention, but they are still 11 points out of a playoff spot.

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

Stars make decision on Jim Nill

John Tortorella not reinventing the wheel with Golden Knights

Could Blue Jackets' Cinderella run end because they lack one key ingredient?

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Brad Treliving firing

The former Maple Leafs player and current assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named by two experts as a realistic candidate to take over the role Treliving vacated in Toronto.

What is Craig Berube's fate with the Maple Leafs?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / March 30