While the Toronto Maple Leafs moved on from Brendan Shanahan on Thursday, the team intends to keep general manager Brad Treliving, writes Chris Johnston of The Athletic. Treliving will report directly to MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley, per Johnston.
Treliving will immediately face tough decisions, as top forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares are set for free agency. Even with the rising salary cap, it seems unlikely Toronto can retain both players and still add other key targets needed to push the team to playoff success.
As Johnston notes, Toronto will more than likely look to lessen the NHL’s largest front office, which included 15 executive positions under Shanahan. Streamlining operations could provide greater…