It\u2019s time for another round of NHL rumours. We\u2019re nearing the end of the regular season for the 2025-26 campaign. However, we\u2019ve seen some stunning dismissals in the last few weeks. Two clubs have made a change behind the bench with a handful games left in the season. However, many are talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving. Some thought the move would be going, but not many expected the dismissal to happen before the end of the season.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s edition of NHL rumours deals with the fallout from that move and possible candidates that could next take the post.<\/p>\n
All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n
NHL Rumours
\nA Look at Possible Candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs GM Job<\/p>\n
Rumours: We take a look at the list of possible candidates to replace Treliving as the team\u2019s general manager. All the candidates come from a variety of sources.<\/p>\n
Analysis: We start off with Chris Johnston on The Chris Johnston Show<\/a> as he lays out some of the names that he\u2019s heard in conversations. One of the main names that\u2019s come up is outgoing St Louis Blues<\/a> GM Doug Armstrong. The veteran executive will be replaced by Alexander Steen<\/a>, but there\u2019s still a demand for Armstrong.<\/p>\n One other former general manager Johnston mentioned was former Buffalo Sabres<\/a> GM Kevyn Adams<\/a>, who was fired in the middle of the season. Adams did see his tenure end unceremoniously, but he did play a hand in Buffalo ending its length Stanley Cup Playoff drought.<\/p>\n Johnston also mentioned a few candidates that have yet to be a general manager at the NHL level. Names like Hall of Fame defenceman Chris Pronger<\/a>, Florida Panthers<\/a> assistant GM Sunny Mehta, Boston Bruins<\/a> AGM Evan Gold, and Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> AGM Tyler Dellow were also mentioned.<\/p>\n What It Means<\/p>\n Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman offered his thoughts on the Leafs\u2019 general manager search. Toronto did hire Treliving last time out. However, Friedman mentions that there were some factions that wanted to talk to Armstrong last time around. This was on the FAN Hockey Show<\/a>, but the insider wasn\u2019t done breaking down the situation.<\/p>\n Friedman added that Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment thought about bringing Treliving back<\/a> with changes. However, management ultimately decided to go ahead and relieve Treliving of his duties. The timing of firing seems odd. However, the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> and the New York Islanders<\/a> have proven that it\u2019s not a new thing this season in firing their respective coaches.<\/p>\n There\u2019s plenty of pressure to get the Leafs back on track after a disappointing season. The new general manager will have plenty to deal with when they take the post. They\u2019ll have to decide on if they\u2019ll do a complete teardown or a retooling. The new GM will also have to decide if Craig Berube<\/a> is the right man behind the bench for the Leafs.<\/p>\n