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Maple Leafs End Brendan Shanahan's 11-Year Tenure as Team President

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley opts to leave the president's role vacant, working directly with GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube to reshape the franchise's future.

Overview

  • Brendan Shanahan's contract as Toronto Maple Leafs president will not be renewed after 11 seasons, marking the end of the 'Shanaplan' era.
  • Under Shanahan, the Maple Leafs made nine consecutive playoff appearances but won only two series and never advanced past the second round.
  • MLSE CEO Keith Pelley announced that the team will not hire a new president, consolidating decision-making between himself, GM Brad Treliving, and coach Craig Berube.
  • The decision follows Toronto's second-round playoff exit to the Florida Panthers, including two 6-1 home losses in Games 5 and 7 of the series.
  • Shanahan is reportedly being considered by the New York Islanders for a leadership role, though no official decisions have been made.