- Brad Treliving’s nearly three-year tenure as Maple Leafs GM ended with a mixed trading record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 7 draws across 20 total trades
- His best moves included acquiring Chris Tanev on a long-term deal and managing to extract value from the Auston Matthews trade situation, but early optimism about “piss and vinegar” roster toughness never materialized
- Major red flags included the disastrous Minten-for-Carlova swap (partially salvaged by winning the draft lottery), overpaying significantly for Scott Laughton with a first-round pick, and poor asset management with trades like the Dewar deal
- The McMann deadline trade exemplified Treliving’s struggles—the team missed a window to maximize value and watched McMann score 10 goals in 18 games with Seattle after the deal
- Notable contract extensions with John Tavares and Matthew Knies showed competency in-house, but his trade execution was consistently marred by questionable timing and asset allocation
- The 6-7-7 record encapsulates Treliving’s tenure: solid wins failed to offset brutal losses, while numerous trades remain unresolved pending prospect development
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