Toronto Maple Leafs: Data-Driven GM Search

0:00On March 31st, Toronto Maple Leafs just fired General Manager Brad Tree Living after three seasons, and now they're launching a full search for a new head of hockey operations. Team President Keith Pelley says they'll take their time to get the structure right, whether that's a president plus GM or just one GM. Key requirement, the hire has to be all about data, making every call evidence-based. Pelley promises no budget limits, saying they're already the NHL's top spenders on hockey, and that gives them an edge. He admits they haven't leaned on data enough so far, but that's changing big time. The search is wide open, with at least seven candidates reaching out already. In the meantime, assistant GM Brandon Prittum and Ryan Hardy from the Marlies will handle daily ops through the season and off season. Coach Craig Baroubae stays put for now, but his future rides on the new boss and any big move there would loop in ownership. They're aiming to wrap this up by mid-May, before the 2026 scouting combine from May 31st to June

1:016th in Buffalo, or early June. Ahead of the draft on June 26th and 27th, Pelley shut down any tanking talk hard, insisting they'll battle to win their last seven games, no matter what fans think. With stars like Austin Matthews, William Nylander, and strong goalies in place, Pelley sees playoffs back on track soon. The new leadership's job is building the right pieces around that core to chase the cup. Stay locked in with NHL news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.