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Islanders Granted Permission to Interview Brendan Shanahan for Front-Office Roles

The Toronto Maple Leafs president, whose contract expires next month, is among candidates being considered in the Islanders' leadership overhaul.

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Overview

  • The Islanders have received permission from the Maple Leafs to interview Brendan Shanahan for their vacant president and general manager positions.
  • Shanahan has served as Toronto's president for 11 years, overseeing nine consecutive playoff appearances but no deep postseason runs.
  • This development follows the Islanders' announcement on April 22 that Lou Lamoriello would not return as GM and president after seven years with the team.
  • Other candidates for the Islanders' front-office roles include Marc Bergevin, Mathieu Darche, and Jarmo Kekalainen, with some reportedly advancing to second interviews.
  • The new leadership will face key decisions, including hiring a coach and utilizing the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to reshape the team after recent playoff struggles.