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Leafs GM Treliving Calls for ‘DNA’ Overhaul as Marner and Tavares Face UFA Uncertainty

Treliving is sketching plans for the upcoming draft under MLSE president Keith Pelley’s oversight

Brad Treliving, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs holds a press conference at the Ford Performance Centre in Toronto on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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Overview

  • Brad Treliving said the team’s “DNA” needs to change after another second-round Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers.
  • He declined to commit to new contracts for unrestricted free agents Mitch Marner and John Tavares as they approach July 1.
  • MLSE president Keith Pelley confirmed he will not replace Brendan Shanahan and will work more closely with Treliving and coach Craig Berube on hockey decisions.
  • Treliving noted there are no urgent issues on defence or in goal with all playoff blueliners and netminders under contract through next season.
  • He is meeting with scouts and staff to shape the roster for 2025-26 via the NHL draft and free agency.