NHL GM Firings & Searches [climaxing]
Key Questions
Who did the Toronto Maple Leafs fire?
The Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving and president Keith Pelley. They hired PBI Sports and Neil Glasberg to assist in the search for a new hockey operations head.
What conflicts surround the Maple Leafs' search firm?
Neil Glasberg and PBI Sports face questions over apparent conflicts of interest and an LLC shell game in executive searches, as reported by sources like Frank Seravalli.
What is the status of New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald?
The Devils fired Tom Fitzgerald after five-plus seasons, with the team set to miss the playoffs. He is now a candidate for the Nashville Predators' GM job.
Who did the New York Islanders fire and hire?
The Islanders fired coach Patrick Roy and hired John DeBoer as their new head coach.
Which candidates are linked to the Nashville Predators GM job?
Candidates include Predators' Pridham, Chiarelli, and former Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald.
What questions remain for the Maple Leafs after firings?
Uncertainties include the future of coach Sheldon Keefe and whether players like Gillis, Pronger, or Nylander will stay, per reports from Seravalli, Friedge, and LeBrun.
How did the Devils describe Fitzgerald's departure?
Managing Partner David Blitzer announced Fitzgerald's departure after a thoughtful conversation, entering a pivotal reset for the franchise.
What is the Maple Leafs' next step in their rebuild?
They made their first rebuild hire by bringing in PBI Sports for the GM/president search, amid criticism of the firm's practices.
Leafs fire Treliving/Pelley + Glasberg/PBI conflicts Mehta + search firm/Keefe future Q Seravalli/Friedge/LeBrun (Gillis/Pronger/Nylander stay); Devils fire Fitzgerald Preds candidate + eval HC Keefe LeBrun/Seravalli; Islanders fire Roy hire DeBoer; Preds Pridham/Chiarelli/Fitzgerald.