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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Decision-makers around the league understand that managing a small-market Canadian team is managing in hard mode, and Treliving did quite well considering the limitations he was under. He drafted well, signed good contracts, and took the big swings in trades. He’s well-connected and well-liked his peers. The loss of Tkachuk and Gaudreau had more to do with geography and the owner’s mandate to not take a step back than a lack of due diligence on Treliving’s part.
Toronto is a marque NHL market with deep pockets. GM of the Leafs is the dream job of half the executives in the league. The fact they picked Treliving shows how well-regarded he is in hockey circles.
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They can only spend the same amount as the Flames.