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Treliving Uncertain on Marner and Tavares as Leafs Plot Roster 'DNA' Overhaul

Following Brendan Shanahan’s departure, Keith Pelley will oversee hockey decisions with GM Brad Treliving

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

  • GM Brad Treliving declined to commit to re-signing pending UFAs Mitch Marner and John Tavares, saying negotiations are ongoing and both players have input.
  • Treliving signaled a need for significant roster adjustments, insisting there’s "DNA" that must change following consecutive second-round exits.
  • Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president Keith Pelley announced that Brendan Shanahan’s contract will not be renewed, pledging closer collaboration with GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube on hockey decisions.
  • The Maple Leafs face no pressing questions on defence or goaltending with all six playoff-used blueliners and netminders Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll under contract for 2025-26.
  • Mitch Marner posted a career-high 102 points this season and John Tavares expressed optimism about re-signing ahead of unrestricted free agency on July 1.