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Last updated: March 31, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NHL Front Office Shakeups & Management Moves

The NHL offseason maneuvering began in earnest with significant front-office changes following disappointing conclusions to the regular season. The Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, marking the first time since the 2016-17 campaign that the franchise will miss the postseason entirely. Separately, the Florida Panthers targeted business leadership by appointing former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as the team’s new president of business operations, signaling an intent to bolster commercial strategies while the team competes for the Cup. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights made a drastic coaching swap, firing Bruce Cassidy and bringing in John Tortorella, a move General Manager Kelly McCrimmon justified by stating players had visibly lost their competitive spark heading into the final stretch.

Player Returns & Fantasy Outlook

On the ice, high-profile players returned from injury to influence late-season results, including Sidney Crosby rejoining the Penguins lineup after missing one game due to a lower-body issue, leading Pittsburgh to a decisive rout over the Islanders. For those managing their rosters ahead of fantasy hockey championships, the weekly guide suggests immediately adding high-scoring prospects like McMann and Snuggerud based on their recent offensive production trends, providing necessary boosts for final-week matchups.