I have another theory, which I think is plausible in all this.
Brad wanted to sell assets at the deadline but Sutter wanted to make a run for it. Given the ownership tie with Sutter, Treliving decided to be sell or buy, and just said the company line ("I believe in our group") to keep the peace. Given Sutter and team failed, and with Sutter not taking any blame, it really puts Treliving in a bad spot because he didn't get any assets at the deadline, he didn't make the playoffs, nor did he get a better draft position. I think he thought he'd ultimately be the fall guy in a politically awkward environment and that was too stressful to continue any longer.
Now that Treliving is out, the cat is kinda outta the bag and there has to be a reckoning and Sutter is no longer teflon. I think he's out by Friday.
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