The Toronto Maple Leafs fired Brad Treliving on Monday, ending his run as general manager after just under three seasons.
The dismissal had become a foregone conclusion in the wake of the worst Leafs season in a decade, their first without the playoffs since 2016, ending the longest streak in the NHL.
“Throughout the course of this season, there has been deep analysis into both the current state of the Maple Leafs organization and the direction needed to achieve the ultimate goal of delivering a Stanley Cup championship to the city,” said Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president Keith Pelley. “Brad Treliving is a man that we all have deep respect and appreciation for, both as a hockey executive and as a person, but it…