This week saw a significant change in the Calgary Flames organization as General Manager Brad Treliving stepped down after almost a decade at the helm. The search for a new GM will kick off in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, the Flames have appointed Don Maloney as the interim leader. Maloney is the former GM of the New York Islanders and Arizona Coyotes. He has also been promoted to President of Hockey Operations. The circumstances surrounding Treliving's departure have raised some eyebrows. Although his contract was set to expire at the end of the 2022-23 season, the Flames' ownership had extended an offer to retain him, which he turned down. <h3>The reason behind Brad Treliving's decison</h3> The reason for Treliving's decision came to light when Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman revealed that the former GM could no longer work with Head Coach Darryl Sutter. The two had collaborated for just over two years since Sutter rejoined the Flames back in March 2021. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/258301.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> As for the future of Sutter with the Flames, it's currently uncertain. <h3>Everything is on the table</h3> During a media event on Monday afternoon following Treliving's exit, Flames CEO John Bean emphasized that all options are being considered. As Read on Bladeofsteel - <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl-team/calgary-flames/Insider-reveals-the-real-reason-why-Brad-Treliving-left-the-Calgary-Flames' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Insider reveals the real reason why Brad Treliving left the Calgary Flames</a>