Maple Leafs leadership shakeup as president Shanahan exits

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:21 pm

The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided it was time for a change by parting ways with longtime president Brendan Shanahan following another postseason disappointment. The team expressed gratitude for his over‑11‑year service but insisted that new leadership is essential—even if it means benching a familiar face.

torontosun.com / SIMMONS: Shahanan defeated by very Maple Leaf players he supported so avidly

Shanahan’s biggest flaw in management was his inability to create a team in his own image.

citynews.ca / Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with president Brendan Shanahan

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they have parted ways with team president Brendan Shanahan after another disappointing playoff ouster. In a statement, MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley thanked Shanahan for his contributions to the team over the past 11 seasons, but said that “a new…

torontosun.com / Brendan Shanahan out as Toronto Maple Leafs team president

'It was determined that a new voice was required to take the team to the next level in the years ahead.'

cp24.com/ / Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president after more post-season misery - CP24

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