Toronto Maple Leafs Fire GM Brad Treliving

Club seeks new leadership to achieve Stanley Cup goal

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:07am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game or match, with players and the ice rendered as overlapping, angular shapes in a bold color palette, conveying the dynamic energy and fractured perspectives of the sport.The Maple Leafs' dismissal of GM Brad Treliving signals a franchise in transition, seeking a new strategic vision to finally capture the elusive Stanley Cup.Anaheim Today

The Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways with general manager Brad Treliving after three seasons with the club. Despite making the playoffs in his first two years, including a first-round win, the Leafs are set to miss the postseason this year and sit second-to-last in the Atlantic Division. Team leadership cited the need to 'chart a new course' in order to deliver a Stanley Cup championship to Toronto.

Why it matters

The Maple Leafs have been one of the NHL's most high-profile franchises for decades, with passionate fans eagerly awaiting the team's first Stanley Cup since 1967. Treliving's dismissal signals the organization's dissatisfaction with the team's recent performance and a willingness to make major changes in pursuit of that elusive championship.

The details

Treliving was hired in May 2023 to replace Kyle Dubas and was tasked with elevating the Leafs as they pursued a Stanley Cup. During his tenure, the team made several notable player moves, including acquiring Chris Tanev, Brandon Carlo, Matias Maccelli, and Dakota Joshua via trade. They also signed free agents Max Domi, Anthony Stolarz, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. However, the team's struggles this season, winning just four of 17 games since the Olympic break, ultimately led to Treliving's dismissal.

  • Treliving was hired as Maple Leafs GM in May 2023.
  • The Leafs made the playoffs in Treliving's first two seasons, winning the first round against the Ottawa Senators last season before losing in seven games to the Florida Panthers.
  • With a 31-30-13 record in 2025-26, the Leafs could be eliminated from playoff contention as soon as Monday, March 30.
  • Treliving was fired on Monday, March 30, near the end of his third season as Leafs GM.

The players

Brad Treliving

The former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who was let go near the end of his third season with the club.

Keith Pelley

The president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, who announced Treliving's dismissal and stated the organization's need to 'chart a new course' to achieve the goal of winning a Stanley Cup.

Auston Matthews

The star center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who Treliving re-signed to a four-year contract worth $13.25 million annually.

William Nylander

The skilled forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who Treliving re-signed to an eight-year contract worth $11.5 million annually.

Mitch Marner

Toronto's top scorer last season, who departed the Maple Leafs for the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade deal during Treliving's tenure.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Keith Pelley, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

“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.”

— Keith Pelley, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

What’s next

Maple Leafs president and CEO Keith Pelley is set to meet with the media on Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the team's plans moving forward after Treliving's dismissal.

The takeaway

The Maple Leafs' decision to part ways with GM Brad Treliving underscores the organization's urgency to end its Stanley Cup drought and find new leadership capable of guiding the team to the promised land. With the team's recent playoff struggles and this season's disappointing performance, the Leafs are clearly willing to make bold moves to chart a new course and deliver the championship their passionate fan base has long awaited.