Toronto Maple Leafs & MLSE CEO Keith Pelley addressed the media on Tuesday following the surprise dismissal of GM Brad Treliving late Monday night. We give our thoughts on Pelley's presser, why we still feel nervous about him leading the Leafs into the next era and why he absolutely must nail this hire. We also discuss the disadvantages of corporate ownership, touch on some rumoured candidates for the next GM and/or President of Hockey Operations role.

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(00:00) - Treliving is out 
(01:30) - The verticals weren't horizontally integrated 
(07:33) - Pelley shuts the door on a rebuild 
(13:40) - The Leafs must nail this hire 
(16:07) - DraftKings 
(17:45) - More standout Pelley comments 
(23:20) - The problem with corporate ownership 
(30:50) - Early candidates 
(34:55) - Matthews will dictate the future 
(38:20) - Cast a wide net 
(40:40) - Domi vs. Gudas 

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