Appreciate the clarification; Any instances you're aware of with same credibility in which Shanahan blocked good deals Dubas brought to his table?
Experience has the potential to work for Brad Treliving as Maple Leafs GM
Brad Treliving's various positions as a hockey executive for decades, including GM of the Calgary Flames, could help make it work in Torontotorontosun.com
Ex-Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving smiles after speaking to media. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG /Postmedia Network
With the Leafs, two issues stand out above all: The status of No. 1 centre Auston Matthews, who can be signed to a contract extension on July 1, the same day that a no-move clause kicks in; and the status of coach Sheldon Keefe, who has one year remaining on his contract.
It’s true that Shanahan told the Core Four that it was his intent to see that they all return next season, if each wanted to do so.
Will Treliving feel the same way? What if, during the interview process, he presented a scenario to Shanahan that included a viable way forward without one of Matthews, Mitch Marner or William Nylander? Or will Treliving fall in line with Shanahan’s line of thinking on the Leafs’ nucleus and strive to keep it intact?
The future of captain John Tavares doesn’t require speculation. He has two years remaining on his contract and Tavares has indicated he won’t budge off his no-move clause.
A no-move clause for Marner goes into effect on July 1, while Nylander can submit a 10-team no-trade list that day.
As for the Marner trade rumours? A source said simply the chatter adds up to “nonsense,” noting that that without a GM, there’s no one on the Leafs side who could properly have those discussions with other teams.
As for Keefe, Treliving has time on his side. Treliving could go his own way and bring in a new head coach. He also could decide he wants to get to know Keefe and let the coach work in the final year of his contract before making a decision.
In discussing Treliving with several agents, he was described in varying ways.
One said Treliving is “a ball-buster” and is direct; another said he has found Treliving “very methodical” in his dealings with him.
Treliving seemingly was the choice of Shanahan from Day 1, and though 12 days have passed since Kyle Dubas was fired, it doesn’t sound like Shanahan went too far down the road with other potential candidates.
“Did he make some calls?” a source said. “I would think so, but there was not an exhaustive search.”
Shanahan might have made out well had he promoted assistant general manager and salary cap guru Brandon Pridham, but the latter is said to be satisfied in his current role with the team.
Treliving didn’t have Matthews Marner Nylander and Rielly to start. Any GM that has that as a starting point is obviously going to be ahead of the curve over others. Treliving to me is an average GM but to try and keep propping up Dubas while ignoring the massive head start he had with players, prospects and cap space any GM would make the playoffs year after year.
looking back on trelivings last coach you have to think Keefe s not his man. The only thing is Keefes familiarity with the players. Maybe he rides him out?
Experience has the potential to work for Brad Treliving as Maple Leafs GM
Brad Treliving's various positions as a hockey executive for decades, including GM of the Calgary Flames, could help make it work in Toronto
Ex-Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving smiles after speaking to media. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG /Postmedia Network
With the Leafs, two issues stand out above all: The status of No. 1 centre Auston Matthews, who can be signed to a contract extension on July 1, the same day that a no-move clause kicks in; and the status of coach Sheldon Keefe, who has one year remaining on his contract.
It’s true that Shanahan told the Core Four that it was his intent to see that they all return next season, if each wanted to do so.
Will Treliving feel the same way? What if, during the interview process, he presented a scenario to Shanahan that included a viable way forward without one of Matthews, Mitch Marner or William Nylander? Or will Treliving fall in line with Shanahan’s line of thinking on the Leafs’ nucleus and strive to keep it intact?
The future of captain John Tavares doesn’t require speculation. He has two years remaining on his contract and Tavares has indicated he won’t budge off his no-move clause.
A no-move clause for Marner goes into effect on July 1, while Nylander can submit a 10-team no-trade list that day.
As for the Marner trade rumours? A source said simply the chatter adds up to “nonsense,” noting that that without a GM, there’s no one on the Leafs side who could properly have those discussions with other teams.
As for Keefe, Treliving has time on his side. Treliving could go his own way and bring in a new head coach. He also could decide he wants to get to know Keefe and let the coach work in the final year of his contract before making a decision.
In discussing Treliving with several agents, he was described in varying ways.
One said Treliving is “a ball-buster” and is direct; another said he has found Treliving “very methodical” in his dealings with him.
Treliving seemingly was the choice of Shanahan from Day 1, and though 12 days have passed since Kyle Dubas was fired, it doesn’t sound like Shanahan went too far down the road with other potential candidates.
“Did he make some calls?” a source said. “I would think so, but there was not an exhaustive search.”
Shanahan might have made out well had he promoted assistant general manager and salary cap guru Brandon Pridham, but the latter is said to be satisfied in his current role with the team.
Mate that’s only because the Leafs are one of the worst run organizations in professional sports. Just admit that Dubas wasen’t good enough and that you have low standards.
And that's gold. They should pay him accordingly.Experience has the potential to work for Brad Treliving as Maple Leafs GM
Brad Treliving's various positions as a hockey executive for decades, including GM of the Calgary Flames, could help make it work in Toronto
Ex-Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving smiles after speaking to media. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG /Postmedia Network
With the Leafs, two issues stand out above all: The status of No. 1 centre Auston Matthews, who can be signed to a contract extension on July 1, the same day that a no-move clause kicks in; and the status of coach Sheldon Keefe, who has one year remaining on his contract.
It’s true that Shanahan told the Core Four that it was his intent to see that they all return next season, if each wanted to do so.
Will Treliving feel the same way? What if, during the interview process, he presented a scenario to Shanahan that included a viable way forward without one of Matthews, Mitch Marner or William Nylander? Or will Treliving fall in line with Shanahan’s line of thinking on the Leafs’ nucleus and strive to keep it intact?
The future of captain John Tavares doesn’t require speculation. He has two years remaining on his contract and Tavares has indicated he won’t budge off his no-move clause.
A no-move clause for Marner goes into effect on July 1, while Nylander can submit a 10-team no-trade list that day.
As for the Marner trade rumours? A source said simply the chatter adds up to “nonsense,” noting that that without a GM, there’s no one on the Leafs side who could properly have those discussions with other teams.
As for Keefe, Treliving has time on his side. Treliving could go his own way and bring in a new head coach. He also could decide he wants to get to know Keefe and let the coach work in the final year of his contract before making a decision.
In discussing Treliving with several agents, he was described in varying ways.
One said Treliving is “a ball-buster” and is direct; another said he has found Treliving “very methodical” in his dealings with him.
Treliving seemingly was the choice of Shanahan from Day 1, and though 12 days have passed since Kyle Dubas was fired, it doesn’t sound like Shanahan went too far down the road with other potential candidates.
“Did he make some calls?” a source said. “I would think so, but there was not an exhaustive search.”
Shanahan might have made out well had he promoted assistant general manager and salary cap guru Brandon Pridham, but the latter is said to be satisfied in his current role with the team.
Well, can’t ever imagine Dubas busting anyone’s balls so that will be a nice change. Let the agents sweat a bit.
Pretty juvenile way to look at things.
Two years with the 2000-ish team, two trips to ECF. Neither of them, IMO, were a real threat at going all the way to the Cup. Never quite good enough.
Everyone deserves their chance.
Experience has the potential to work for Brad Treliving as Maple Leafs GM
Brad Treliving's various positions as a hockey executive for decades, including GM of the Calgary Flames, could help make it work in Toronto
Ex-Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving smiles after speaking to media. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG /Postmedia Network
With the Leafs, two issues stand out above all: The status of No. 1 centre Auston Matthews, who can be signed to a contract extension on July 1, the same day that a no-move clause kicks in; and the status of coach Sheldon Keefe, who has one year remaining on his contract.
It’s true that Shanahan told the Core Four that it was his intent to see that they all return next season, if each wanted to do so.
Will Treliving feel the same way? What if, during the interview process, he presented a scenario to Shanahan that included a viable way forward without one of Matthews, Mitch Marner or William Nylander? Or will Treliving fall in line with Shanahan’s line of thinking on the Leafs’ nucleus and strive to keep it intact?
The future of captain John Tavares doesn’t require speculation. He has two years remaining on his contract and Tavares has indicated he won’t budge off his no-move clause.
A no-move clause for Marner goes into effect on July 1, while Nylander can submit a 10-team no-trade list that day.
As for the Marner trade rumours? A source said simply the chatter adds up to “nonsense,” noting that that without a GM, there’s no one on the Leafs side who could properly have those discussions with other teams.
As for Keefe, Treliving has time on his side. Treliving could go his own way and bring in a new head coach. He also could decide he wants to get to know Keefe and let the coach work in the final year of his contract before making a decision.
In discussing Treliving with several agents, he was described in varying ways.
One said Treliving is “a ball-buster” and is direct; another said he has found Treliving “very methodical” in his dealings with him.
Treliving seemingly was the choice of Shanahan from Day 1, and though 12 days have passed since Kyle Dubas was fired, it doesn’t sound like Shanahan went too far down the road with other potential candidates.
“Did he make some calls?” a source said. “I would think so, but there was not an exhaustive search.”
Shanahan might have made out well had he promoted assistant general manager and salary cap guru Brandon Pridham, but the latter is said to be satisfied in his current role with the team.
Just me speculating but usually new GMs don’t like rocking the boat too much.
What franchise altering decisions? Replacing Dubas with a GM with a similar playoff and drafting record? He hasen’t even been officially hired and you’re already losing your mind. Atleast give him a chance and see where it goes.
