Maple Leafs part ways with general manager Brad Treliving

The firing isn’t nearly as much of a surprise in terms of the fact that it’s happening, but more so that the Leafs decided to make the move now instead of earlier in the season before it was too late (or before the trade deadline) or at the conclusion of the season. But making the move now gives them a bit more time to find a replacement, and possibly even bring them in before the end of the season to get a feel for the team.

“Throughout the course of this season, there has been deep analysis into both the current state of the Maple Leafs organization and the direction needed to achieve the ultimate goal of delivering a Stanley Cup championship to the city,” MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley said in a statement released by the Leafs announcing the firing. “Brad Treliving is a man that we all have deep respect and appreciation for, both as a hockey executive and as a person, but it was determined that the club must chart a new course under different leadership. The organization is grateful for all that Brad has contributed in his nearly three years with the Maple Leafs and we wish him and his family the very best.”

Treliving is fired after three seasons with the Leafs, seeing the team go 132-92-27 under his tenure, including an Atlantic Division win in the 2024-25 season, and a playoff series win over the Ottawa Senators that season. However, his time in Toronto ends on a low point, as the Leafs are set to miss the playoffs for the first time in 10 years, as they sit 13 points out of a playoff spot with a 31-30-13 record.