The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they’ve fired general manager Brad Treliving effective immediately. At this time, there is no word on a replacement.
The firing comes ahead of a three game road trip in California starting tonight against the Anaheim Ducks.
Maple Leafs Fire Treliving
This is a move that many fans were calling for some time ago. With how bad this season has gone, there were majority of the fan base wondering why there wasn’t a move announced earlier. Whether it be the firing of the GM, or the head coach Craig Berube.
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However, now that we know Treliving has been fired, there is a good chance that the new GM is going to name a new head coach and start the process of getting this team back on the rails right away.
In a statement regarding the firing of Treliving, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment President & CEO Keith Pelley had this to say.
“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.
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. The organization is grateful for all that Brad has contributed in his nearly three years with the Maple Leafs and we wish him and his family the very best.”
With no immediate replacement named, you can’t help but think that Doug Armstrong is the leading candidate for the job. Especially after the news that he is transitioning away from the GM role with the St. Louis Blues, and how public about his favourite team being the Maple Leafs.
