Toronto Maple Leafs Narrow General Manager Search to Two Finalists

The Toronto Maple Leafs have advanced to the final stage of their general manager search, with two candidates emerging as frontrunners for the vacant position. According to multiple reports, Bruins assistant general manager Evan Gold and New York Rangers assistant general manager Ryan Martin are the two finalists being considered for the role.

The search process intensified this week, with both Gold and Martin scheduled for second-round interviews with the Maple Leafs organization. Sources indicate that whereas these two are the leading candidates, there may be additional individuals under consideration for further interviews.

Evan Gold, who too serves as general manager of the Providence Bruins in the AHL, has garnered attention for his leadership in developing Providence to a 54-16-2 record during the 2025-26 season. His experience with the Bruins organization, combined with his success in the American Hockey League, has positioned him as a strong candidate to lead an NHL franchise.

Ryan Martin brings similar credentials as an assistant general manager with the New York Rangers. Both candidates represent internal NHL executives who have gained experience working closely with established general managers and hockey operations departments.

The Maple Leafs initiated their search following the dismissal of Brad Treliving as general manager last month. The team has yet to announce a timeline for finalizing the hiring decision, though reports suggest a new GM could be in place by the end of the week.

As the organization continues its search, the focus remains on finding a leader capable of guiding the team back to competitiveness in the highly contested Atlantic Division. The final decision will shape the Maple Leafs’ hockey operations direction for the coming seasons.