In his first interview since confirming his exit from MLSE by the summer of 2015, Tim Leiweke explains his rationale for leaving the organisation after a short stay, denies the reports about the NHL expanding, and talks about the immediate future for the clubs he oversees.














![John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-1 win over Montreal: “[Vyacheslav Peksa] looked really comfortable in the net… We wouldn’t have won without him” John Gruden, head coach of the Toronto Marlies](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gruden-post-game-sep-14-218x150.jpg)


















