It was a low bar to clear for Keith Pelley in Tuesday’s press conference, but ultimately, he bricked the layup. I don’t want to speak for all Leafs fans, but I’m pretty sure most simply wanted — on top of the obvious: an acknowledgment that the season fell inexcusably short of expectations and real change […]
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The first shoe has officially dropped: General Manager Treliving was relieved of his duties on Monday. While much of the focus naturally shifts to the Maple Leafs’ search for a new head of hockey operations — and we will jump into exploring the candidates in short order — another question to ponder is just how […]
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In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the firing of Brad Treliving, Keith Pelley’s press conference, the team’s culture problem, and the apparent retooling mandate espoused by Pelley. Episode Topics Initial reactions to the Brad Treliving firing eight games before the end of the 2025-26 season (1:20) The good and bad […]
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MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley discussed fan attendance, tanking, the path back to contention, and the Leafs’ search for the next head of hockey operations. Fan attendance has gone down. Ticket prices are up. Are you pushing your fans to the limit in certain ways, given how the season has gone? Pelley: I don’t […]
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MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley addresses the media after the firing of former Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving on Monday. Opening Statement Pelley: Thank you for joining us here today. I am disappointed, as I sit here today. Disappointed, like we all are, in the results of the team this season, but I am […]
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On Insider Trading, Darren Dreger provided his intel on the Maple Leafs’ dismissal of Brad Treliving, Keith Pelley’s involvement in hockey operations, and the pool of candidates for the Leafs’ vacant GM job. Dreger on the timing of Brad Treliving’s dismissal: Ultimately, it came to a meeting between Keith Pelley and Brad Treliving on Monday, […]
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10 thoughts after a dramatic night in Leafland ended in a GM firing, a 5-4 overtime win, and 93 combined penalty minutes against the Ducks. Overall, nothing can totally erase the lack of reply in the moment on March 12, but tonight’s response was solid, with Max Domi, Michael Pezzetta, and Jake McCabe leading the […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media following the firing of Brad Treliving and his team’s 5-4 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks. On the difficulty of delivering the news of Brad Treliving’s firing to the players before the game: Very difficult. I feel for Brad and his family. You never like to hear or see that. […]
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How will the Maple Leafs respond against Gudas and the Ducks? (10:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Radko Gudas on the type of response he’s expecting in tonight’s game: It is going to be an intense game. It is one of the reasons I want to play—to address things. I stand behind my […]
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The inevitable has officially arrived, as the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that Brad Treliving has been relieved of his duties as General Manager. pic.twitter.com/cmYoNoFMve — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 31, 2026 The writing has been on the wall for months. The Leafs entered this season with MLSE President Keith Pelley talking about windows of […]
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Ahead of Monday’s game in Anaheim, head coach Craig Berube discussed the highly anticipated rematch against the Ducks, the response he’s anticipating against Radko Gudas, and the message from the league ahead of the game. How much emotion do you expect from the game, given the last meeting between the teams? Berube: Definitely, it will […]
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The score to settle with the Anaheim Ducks over the Auston Matthews injury shouldn’t start and end with the Maple Leafs sending a willing combatant over to drop the gloves with Radko Gudas, if he plays. Sure, it can be one part of it, should Gudas actually dress, but it’s not even the most important […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 31-30-13. On the team’s lackadaisical performance: We had one player who showed up tonight, and that was our goalie. That is really what it boils down to. It’s very disappointing. I thought the […]
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“We just can’t afford to spot a desperate hockey team three goals. Turning pucks over and losing assignments [cost the team]. I like our push back [in the second period], but then we take penalties… We’re going to wash this one away, and we still have to learn from it because if we want to […]
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A meeting against the 28th-place St. Louis Blues is a must-lose for the Maple Leafs if there is any hope of falling into the bottom five this season (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Steven Lorentz on the team’s motivations down the final stretch: It is pro sports. You have to stay sharp. You’re […]
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Ahead of Saturday’s game in St. Louis, head coach Craig Berube discussed returning to his old stomping grounds, the message to the team after two consecutive wins, and Jake McCabe’s leadership. What are you hoping to see from your team after a couple of wins? Berube: Keep building. Keep competing. Keep playing hard and doing […]
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After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Bo Groulx rejoining the Marlies, Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli’s strong play of late, and Easton Cowan’s development throughout the season. What was the message for Bo Groulx after he was sent down due to the waiver rules (nine games played) and his AHL playoff eligibility? Berube: […]
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“Obviously, it feels pretty special. I’m lucky enough to have spent as much time here as I have. I’m just very grateful and thankful for all of this and to have that [celebration and presentation] in the dressing room after. It’s special to me and something that I’ll always remember.” – Logan Shaw “We are […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 win over the New York Rangers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 31-29-13. On the team’s performance: I could tell early on that we were lacking a little juice tonight — travel, a tough game in Boston, and we used up a lot of energy. […]
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It’s a four-point game in the tank wars as the Maple Leafs host the 31st-place Rangers at Scotiabank Arena (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the approach to this meeting between two non-playoff teams: Again, we are trying to approach every game with the competitiveness we need. I love the young […]
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Ahead of Wednesday’s game against NYR, head coach Craig Berube discussed the feel-good win in Boston, the motivation level against the bottom-feeding Rangers, and the vibe shift brought about by the mentors’ trip. What were the vibes like around the team after a big win in Boston? Berube: Good. I know we are not in […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 30-29-13. On the keys to the victory: Well, special teams were a big key, obviously, with the penalties. The PK did a really good job, and the power play came up with a big […]
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The season from hell continues as Maple Leafs fans get to revisit the Brandon Carlo trade for three hours on tonight’s Leafs vs. Bruins broadcast (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Jake McCabe on the type of game he’s expecting vs. the Bruins tonight: It is always a highly competitive guy against these guys. […]
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“I thought we played two really good periods, but you just can’t afford to give up a lead to a team that is that quick and talented. Good on our guys coming back. No excuses [for the first period performance], but our guys should be proud of the way they battled back for the [last] […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game in Boston, head coach Craig Berube discussed his lineup changes, the challenge against the Bruins, and the mentors’ trip. Easton Cowan made the comment about the group deflating on Saturday night. What have you made of how he’s been handling the losing in his first season? Berube: I don’t know if […]
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