Maple Leafs Coach Berube Addresses GM Firing After Overtime Win

Toronto's head coach expresses sympathy for dismissed GM Brad Treliving amid team's disappointing season.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:20pm

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In the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Craig Berube addressed the recent firing of general manager Brad Treliving. Berube expressed empathy for Treliving and his family, stating that he has not been given any indication about his own future with the club beyond this season, despite having two years remaining on his contract.

Why it matters

The Maple Leafs' decision to fire Treliving comes as the team sits 11 points out of a playoff spot with only seven games left in the season, ending a 10-year postseason streak. Berube's comments shed light on the uncertainty surrounding the organization's leadership and the potential for further changes to the coaching staff.

The details

The Maple Leafs' win over the Ducks on Tuesday briefly gave the team and its fans something to celebrate, but the mood inside the locker room shifted even before the game started. Just over an hour before puck drop, the team announced the firing of general manager Brad Treliving, ending his tenure of less than three seasons. Berube, who led the Leafs to a 52-26-4 record and a second-round playoff appearance in his first season as head coach last year, acknowledged that the team has not lived up to expectations this season.

  • The Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving just over an hour before their game against the Anaheim Ducks on March 30, 2026.
  • The Maple Leafs' win over the Ducks on March 30, 2026 briefly gave the team and its fans something to celebrate, but the mood inside the locker room shifted even before the game started.

The players

Craig Berube

The head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who has two years remaining on his contract but has not been given any indication about his future with the club beyond this season.

Brad Treliving

The former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who was fired just over an hour before the team's game against the Anaheim Ducks on March 30, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I don't think about it, guys. I mean, I really don't. You probably think I'm (expletive) you, but I'm not. I feel for Brad right now—and his family. That's what I feel right now.”

— Craig Berube, Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs

What’s next

According to TSN, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment president Keith Pelley will address the media on Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET. It's unclear if he will announce any more changes to the organization.

The takeaway

The Maple Leafs' decision to fire GM Brad Treliving amid the team's disappointing season has created uncertainty around the organization's leadership, including the future of head coach Craig Berube. This move highlights the high expectations and pressure faced by the Leafs, who are struggling to maintain their long-standing playoff streak.