The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their season while adjusting to major changes in the front office that came during a difficult stretch of results. The team has spent much of the year outside the playoff positions and has struggled to regain control this season, especially after the Olympic break.
A recent overtime win over Anaheim offered a short lift, but the bigger focus has stayed on stability within the organization.
Craig Berube Addresses Maple Leafs GM Change and Team Direction
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a major decision on Monday when they parted ways with general manager Brad Treliving after nearly three seasons in charge. The move came during a season where Toronto sits at 32-30-13 with 77 points and remains outside the playoff picture in the Atlantic Division.
Treliving’s time with the Maple Leafs ended with a record of 139-92-27, but the team was unable to turn regular-season form into playoff success. Toronto dealt with defensive gaps, uneven goaltending, and long stretches of inconsistent play throughout the 2025-26 season.
These issues kept the team from matching last year’s 52-26-4 finish, when they reached 108 points and stayed near the top of the division.
Head coach Craig Berube addressed the situation while speaking to TSN reporter Mark Masters and kept his focus on the present while acknowledging the change in the front office. He said, “I don’t think about it, guys. I mean, I really don’t. You probably think I’m bullsh–ting you, but I’m not. I feel for Brad right now & his family. That’s what I feel right now.”
Toronto has also faced pressure on the ice, allowing 3.47 goals per game, making it harder to secure wins even when the offense produces. William Nylander leads the team with 67 points, while Auston Matthews, who is out for the season, had scored 27 goals before his injury.
Still, this season the group has struggled to keep a balance between attack and defense. The lack of stability has kept the Leafs outside the playoff race late into the season.
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Despite that, Toronto showed fight in a 5-4 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. The Leafs trailed 3-1 early in the third period but responded with three straight goals to turn the game around. John Tavares scored twice, including the overtime winner, while Nylander had a four-point night with one goal and three assists in the comeback effort.
Anaheim controlled parts of the game early, but Toronto’s response in the final period helped them secure an important road win. As the season continues, the focus remains on finishing strong while the organization prepares for possible changes under new leadership.
