TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Gino Reda to discuss the timing of the Maple Leafs’ decision to fire general manager Brad Treliving, how this move will impact the direction of the team moving forward and Auston Matthews’ future, Keith Pelley’s involvement in day-to-day operations, Doug Armstrong’s name being tied to Toronto and more.
Reda: I think we all have clarity on why the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to make a change at general manager. What could be somewhat confusing though is why do that right now? To talk about that and more, here’s our insider Darren Dreger.
Dregs, what’s with the timing of this? Why not wait until the end of the regular season and then begin the wholesale changes?
Dreger: Yeah, I…