The Toronto Maple Leafs are set for significant changes this offseason. This follows their disappointing 2025-26 season, which ended on March 30, 2026.
As of midday Tuesday, Brad Treliving has been relieved of his duties as General Manager. The team is actively searching for a new head of hockey operations.
Mike Gillis is considered a leading candidate for this critical position. Ryan Martin, currently the Assistant GM of the New York Rangers, is also in the mix for the GM role.
The Leafs are contemplating a President/GM structure to enhance their front office. Keith Pelley hinted at this shift during a March 31 press conference, making subtle allusions to Kent Hughes.
Manny Malhotra is being weighed as a potential replacement for Craig Berube. The team aims to head in a different direction—one that emphasizes innovative thinking.
The Leafs have a one-year window to prove they can re-tool their roster effectively. They need to improve in statistical categories where they ranked last during the previous season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact structure of the new front office and the final decision on the head coach position. Additionally, the impact of potential new hires on team performance remains uncertain.
Change can be daunting, but it also presents opportunities for growth. As Charlie McAfee noted, “Change is weird and scary, but it also can bring something wonderful and unexpected…take the risk.”