Toronto Maple Leafs Fire GM Brad Treliving

The Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, marking a significant leadership change for the NHL franchise as it nears the end of a disappointing season without a playoff berth for the first time in a decade.

The 56-year-old native of Penticton, British Columbia, had served in the role since May 31, 2023, when he replaced Kyle Dubas. The decision came hours before the Leafs faced the Anaheim Ducks in California, the second game of a four-game road trip. At that point, Toronto held a 31-30-13 record, placing seventh in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference, 13 points behind the second wild-card spot held by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team had pivoted to selling assets at the trade deadline earlier in March after fading from contention, compounded by captain Auston Matthews undergoing season-ending knee surgery.

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley announced the move in a statement, citing an internal review of the organization's direction. "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...