Toronto Maple Leafs Fire GM Brad Treliving: 'Club Must Chart A New Course'

The Toronto Maple Leafs parted with GM Brad Treliving. Treliving leaves the Leafs near the end of his third season at the helm. Toronto made the playoffs in the first two seasons under Treliving, winning the first round against the Ottawa Senators last season before losing in seven games to the Florida Panthers in the second round.

But with a 31-30-13 record in 2025-26, the Leafs could be eliminated from playoff contention as soon as Monday. They're second-last in the Atlantic Division. "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," Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley said in a statement .

"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. " Why Bruce Cassidy Would Be An Excellent Fit For The Maple Leafs The Vegas Golden Knights made a bold coaching move on Sunday.

But the firing of coach Bruce Cassidy creates a golden opportunity for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make their own coaching change. Treliving was hired in May 2023 to replace Kyle Dubas and elevate the Leafs as they pursued a Stanley Cup championship. During his tenure, the team brought in active Leafs Chris Tanev, Brandon Carlo, Matias Maccelli, Dakota Joshua and more in trades.