Rewrite this article as if it's a letter from a wife to her husband who is on duty overseas as an active army soldier.

Brad Treliving was hired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

The 53-year-old replaces Kyle Dubas, who was told May 18 that he would not return as GM.

"I am very excited and honored to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as general manager," Treliving said. "I would like to thank Brendan (Shanahan, Maple Leafs president), MLSE (Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment) and its board for their support throughout this process. I'm thrilled to join an Original Six team and recognize how much the Maple Leafs mean to this community. This is a very exciting day for my family and I."

Treliving arrives after nine seasons as Calgary Flames GM. During his tenure, the Flames went 362-265-73, but made it past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs twice and had five coaches: Bob Hartley, Glen Gulutzan, Bill Peters, Geoff Ward and Darryl Sutter.

Prior to joining the Flames, Treliving was vice president of hockey operations and assistant GM of the Arizona Coyotes for seven seasons.

"I'm very pleased to welcome Brad into the Maple Leafs organization," Shanahan said. "Brad brings a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience as a general manager and hockey executive in Calgary, Arizona and beyond. He has earned tremendous respect amongst his peers throughout his years in the NHL and has built excellent relationships at all levels within the game. We are confident that Brad's leadership and strategic vision will elevate the Maple Leafs in our continued pursuit of a championship."

After the Flames failed to qualify for the playoffs this season, the two sides mutually agreed April 17 that Treliving would not return. Craig Conroy was named GM on May 23.

Dubas' five-year contract will expire June 30 after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.

"No, I wouldn't characterize it as breaking down over money," Shanahan said May 19. "Knowing and recognizing on Monday after the (end-of-season) availability, when a general manager is playing out the last year of his contract, there's always the contingency that you might need a new general manager, he might choose to go to another team. I think I felt I had got a little bit closer and had some indications we were going to work this out."

The Maple Leafs were 221-109-42 in five seasons under Dubas but won one playoff series, a six-game victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2023 Eastern Conference First Round. They lost the second round in five games to the Florida Panthers after going 50-21-11 in the regular season.
My dearest Burt,

I've missed so much these last few months. I hope that everything is going okay overseas. I wanted to write to keep you updated on your favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, while you are away. They've officially hired Brad Treliving as their new General Manager. The management team told Kyle Dubas that he wouldn't be back, so now it's Treliving's turn to right the ship. Treliving says that he's excited about the opportunity and also that he's honored to be working for an original six franchise.
Treliving comes from Calgary, where he was the GM for nine seasons. They made it past the first round of the playoffs twice in his time. For the seven years before that, he was the Vice President of Hockey Operations and the Assistant GM for the Arizona Coyotes.
Brendan Shanahan welcomed Brad to the Leafs, citing his wealth of knowledge and how well-respected he is amongst his peers. He believes that with his leadership and vision, the Leafs will make it to a Stanley Cup. Brendan also touched on the contract of Kyle Dubas, He didn't think it had to do with money and there is always a chance a GM doesn't return. He even thought things might pan out with Dubas, however, they didn't and that led to Brad getting hired.
Dubas had a good record during his tenure, however, with only one playoff series win. That came this season when they were ousted by the Florida Panthers in five games. I hope this news brings you new hope for your favorite team.

Please come home soon.

With love,
Shari