Fired Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving lands Canada role, Kyle Dubas in support
Hockey Canada has handed fresh international roles to one current and one former NHL general manager, and both have worked with the Toronto Maple Leafs . They have named Brad Treliving to their leadership group, with Kyle Dubas in support, for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. The announcement confirmed that Treliving will co-lead Canada’s management group alongside Jason Spezza.
Dubas will support the group while continuing his duties with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The tournament will take place from May 15 to 31 in Switzerland. Treliving’s appointment comes just weeks after his dismissal from Toronto on March 30.
His tenure lasted nearly three seasons, during which the team remained competitive in the regular season but struggled late in the 2025-26 campaign. Despite that exit, he now steps into a key role on the international stage. MORE: Bryan Hayes says coach Craig Berube must ‘own’ Maple Leafs’ disaster Dubas, who previously served as Maple Leafs GM before moving to Pittsburgh in 2023, continues to build his resume with Hockey C a nada .
He has already worked multiple international events, including recent world championships and Olympic preparations. His presence brings continuity to the program. Spezza adds a different dimension to the group.
The former NHL forward is in his early years as an executive and will make his debut in an international management role. His experience as a player, including strong performances for Canada, strengthens the leadership mix. Hockey Canada believes the blend of experience and fresh perspective will help shape a competitive roster.