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

Shanahan departs after leading a transformative rebuild but failing to deliver playoff success, as the team seeks new leadership to end its 58-year Stanley Cup drought.

Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan speaks to the media during a press conference in Toronto on Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan speaks during a media conference to introduce new head coach Craig Berube (not shown) at Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment announced it will not renew Brendan Shanahan's contract, ending his 11-year tenure as team president.
  • Shanahan oversaw the drafting and development of the 'Core Four'—Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares—but the team won only two playoff series during his leadership.
  • The decision follows Toronto's second-round playoff elimination by the Florida Panthers, marking another disappointing postseason for the franchise.
  • Shanahan expressed pride in the rebuild he spearheaded but stated his regret at not delivering a Stanley Cup to the team and its fans.
  • Toronto has granted the New York Islanders permission to interview Shanahan for a potential front office role, signaling his likely continued involvement in NHL management.