""I would say this -- the manager's job is to look after both today and tomorrow. Historically, a lot of pending free agents, even 10 months out, end up getting deals done. You've got to manage not just for right now or for next summer, but always with the bigger picture in mind," said Treliving. "We're trying to put the best possible team on the ice for 2025-26, but it has to make sense."
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are a team in transition -- going from having a core of star players to now have two of those stars still in their prime, one more in the twilight years of his career, and the other left in cowardice. With that, general manager Brad Treliving is trying to figure out what path is best for the present and future of his hockey club."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in transition with two stars in their prime, one veteran in the twilight of his career, and another departed. Team management must balance present competitiveness with future flexibility while preparing for the 2025-26 season. Pending free agents often sign well before deadlines, requiring proactive roster planning and prudent allocation of funds. The objective is to put the best possible team on the ice while ensuring moves make strategic and financial sense. Management will explore upgrades when those moves improve the roster, and will consider internal options such as elevating underused players to larger roles.
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