The Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, marking a significant shift as the team heads toward missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
Treliving, 56, had served in the role for almost three seasons since taking over on May 31, 2023, following Kyle Dubas’s departure. The move came hours before the Leafs faced the Anaheim Ducks, with the club holding a 32-30-13 record through 75 games. That placed them seventh in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference, far from postseason contention. A loss to Anaheim would have sealed their elimination, ending a streak of nine straight playoff appearances dating back to 2016-17.
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley announced the decision in a statement, noting a thorough review of the organization’s current standing and its path to a Stanley Cup. Pelley expressed respect for Treliving as both an executive and individual, but emphasized the need for new leadership to pursue the championship goal. The statement thanked Treliving for his contributions over nearly three years and extended best wishes to him and his family.
Under Treliving, the Leafs posted a regular-season mark of 129-82-27. His first year saw them finish third in the Atlantic and advance past the first round before falling to the Boston Bruins in seven games. Last season, Toronto captured the division title with 108 points and beat the Ottawa Senators in six games in the opening round, only to lose in seven to the Florida Panthers, who went on to win the Stanley Cup. Those efforts left a playoff record of 10-10 during his tenure, including one series victory.
Before joining Toronto, Treliving spent nine years as general manager of the Calgary Flames, where the team compiled a 362-265-73 record. Calgary advanced beyond the first playoff round just twice in that span and cycled through five head coaches. Earlier, he held positions as vice president of hockey operations and assistant GM with the Arizona Coyotes for seven seasons.
The firing signals Toronto’s intent to reset after a season of underperformance. With no immediate successor named, the organization faces pressure to rebuild around its core talent and address defensive and depth issues that plagued this campaign. This marks the second high-profile change in recent years, coming after the club parted ways with its coach in May 2024. For a franchise hungry for its first Stanley Cup since 1967, the leadership shakeup underscores the high stakes in one of the NHL’s most scrutinized markets.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially parted ways with general manager Brad Treliving with no immediate replacement announced. pic.twitter.com/KDSOS2wHNf
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 31, 2026
