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Brad Treliving Not Allowed At Maple Leafs Draft Table

June 1, 2023 at 6:01 pm CDT | by Josh Cybulski 20 Comments

Brad Treliving was recently announced as the 18th general manager in Toronto Maple Leafs history. Treliving was officially introduced today and stated that his first priority is to meet with superstar Auston Matthews. While getting Matthews signed long-term is the focus, another focus is the upcoming NHL entry draft, which Treliving will not be allowed to take part in. Chris Johnston of NorthStar Bets is reporting that this condition was put in place by the Calgary Flames when granting Toronto permission to talk to him. Treliving is under contract with Calgary until July 1st.

Maple Leafs president of hockey operations Brendan Shanahan was asked about this stipulation at the press conference this morning and praised the teams scouting staff and said they are still preparing to pick late in the first round of the draft as well as the fifth and sixth round. One would have to presume that either Shanahan or head scout Wes Clark will be making Toronto’s picks this year in the absence of Treliving.

It’s not surprising to see the Flames attach a condition like this to Treliving as they were originally apprehensive about even allowing their long-time general manager to interview for other jobs before his contract expired. Three weeks ago, it was reported by The Hockey News that Calgary wasn’t allowing him to speak with teams, however they had a change of heart and let the 53-year-old pursue other employment. One would have to guess that the draft condition was a compromise Treliving, and the Maple Leafs had to make to move forward with the interview process.

It’s not unheard of for a team to block a former employee from participating in the entry draft, although it doesn’t happen often. In fact, it happened to the Flames back in 2000 when general manager Craig Button came over from the Dallas Stars and was blocked from taking part in draft day.

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  1. MotownWings

    4 months ago

    They only have 3 picks anyways. Shanahan can handle that.

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    • Justajaysfan

      4 months ago

      Pretty sure drafting will fall to Wes Clark

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    • bigdaddyt

      4 months ago

      Pridham

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  2. MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

    4 months ago

    Not even with plastic eating utensils, monogrammed by MLSE…

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    • dave frost nhlpa

      4 months ago

      Nope. Toothpicks and finger food. Good luck with that bucket of ziti Brad.
      Mac Jab-what do you think would have happened if this was in my day?

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    • MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

      4 months ago

      @Dave – Communication by semaphore. Who needs those newfangled rotary-dial telephone jobbies anyway? The draft floor is just like a small ocean filled with battleships that need to signal each other, without pesky wires getting in everybody’s way. You know, if you could sneak in a paring knife, it might be a way to nail a few brisket sliders and curly fries. I hear the dinner bell rattling in the galley now. But, remember, no going up to the podium with your mouth full! :)

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  3. WilfPaiement

    4 months ago

    This decision is Irrelevant, I’m sure Treliving will brief everyone on his wishes and desires. It’s a whole lot of nothing.

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    • dave frost nhlpa

      4 months ago

      Just like the ejected baseball manager in the clubhouse.

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    • doghockey

      4 months ago

      Thanks Wilf. Nothing gets past you. Except most stuff.

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  4. giom78

    4 months ago

    just find it strange in Brad’s presser they said he’s not aloud to be at the draft table. but in Kyle’s presser seem like Kyle would be

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    • admiral hopppaaa

      4 months ago

      The leafs fired Dubas, so they can’t dictate that. Treliving is still under contract with Calgary and they gave him permission to interview with conditions if he were to be offered a position

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    • MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

      4 months ago

      @admiral hopppaaa – KD wasn’t fired, but rather the contract offer from Shanny & ownership was rescinded, allowing him to pursue greener pastures elsewhere.

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    • HockeyGuy 2

      4 months ago

      Dubbs was fired, his contract was until July 01.

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    • admiral hopppaaa

      4 months ago

      Call it what you want to call it, I’m not here to argue semantics

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    • MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

      4 months ago

      @HockeyGuy 2 – Now, outlets are indeed confirming his firing. Yesterday, some reports didn’t state that, but today others do. I stand corrected.

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    • andrewhanna

      4 months ago

      So what you’re saying is that as long as he’s quiet he’s be allowed to participate?

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    • admiral hopppaaa

      4 months ago

      I see what you did there ;)

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    • neo

      4 months ago

      the more that’s left unsaid, the better

      Shanahan has that printed on a sign in his office. He hasn’t figured it out, but he’s long been working on it to guide him in all things.

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  5. Gbear

    4 months ago

    Time to pull a Bobby Valentine and attend the draft incognito. :D

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  6. Dmac87

    4 months ago

    Lots of trades happen at the draft table…… this isn’t good.

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