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The Toronto Maple Leafs finally embraced taking the heel turn when they dropped a hype video across their social media platforms that went viral. In it, they acknowledged that the team has a lot of people who hate them and that they don’t mind it one bit because it fuels the passion of the fanbase that will stand behind them no matter what.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 17

Maple Leafs part ways with AGMs Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that assistant general managers Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey have parted ways with the organization. Pridham had been with the Leafs organization since 2014, being one of Brendan Shanahan’s first hires when he became team president.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 27

The Chayka Files: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs must avoid the former Arizona Coyotes GM

Brendan Shanahan may not have been the best President when it came to hockey ops, but he knew how important the Toronto Maple Leafs are and turned the organization into a first-class, respected group.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 14

Will the New Jersey Devils Want to Pay One or Two People?

Daily Faceoff: Emily Kaplan, on a couple of New Jersey Devils GM candidates, and how they may not be sure if they’re hiring just a GM, or if they’re hiring a GM and a president of hockey ops.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 10

Report: Maple Leafs very interested in Mike Gillis, set for second meeting with Keith Pelley

The Toronto Maple Leafs are keen on having Mike Gillis for a head office role and he is reportedly set to have a second meeting with MLSE CEO Keith Pelley, according to SDPN’s Chris Johnston.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Shanahan better suited for Devils’ president, not GM

The New Jersey Devils embarked on the next chapter of the franchise’s history on Monday, parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerland and opening an opportunity to redirect and restructure their entire project. While a new general manager could be in the cards, a new leadership structure could also be considered.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

What the Maple Leafs Should Salvage From the Shanaplan

There’s something almost noble about former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan’s “Shanaplan,” even if it became a caricature in the end. It wasn’t tidy or infallible, but it had a logic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 4

Maple Leafs need a GM decisive enough to act fast

If there was a nail in the coffin of the Shanahan and Dubas era, it was their unwavering loyalty to the core that they built. The duo swept into the MLSE office and was unapologetic about the 45+ years of Stanley Cup futility and boldly dealt players away with little regard for their place in the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 31

Brad Treliving failed to navigate Leafs’ win-now window as the modern game passed him by

In the aftermath of Brendan Shanahan summarily dismissing Kyle Dubas due to a power struggle following the end of the 2022-23 campaign, the Toronto Maple Leafs were still poised to rule the near-future.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 12

To PoHo or not to PoHo, that is the Maple Leafs’ question

If there is one word to summarize the 2025-26 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs it would probably be “directionless” (crappy would also work, but this post needs to argue something).

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

How Close Are the Maple Leafs, Really?

The “Shanaplan” is basically Brendan Shanahan’s long-game for the Maple Leafs. After he took over in 2014, he wanted to rebuild smart — not just chase quick wins, but set the team up for years to come.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 4

Former Leafs president Brendan Shanahan to lead review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario

Former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan will lead a review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario, Hockey Canada announced in partnership with Hockey Eastern Ontario, Hockey Northwestern Ontario and the Ontario Hockey Federation, on Saturday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 3

Brendan Shanahan joins Hockey Canada to review men’s junior hockey in Ontario

A former NHL executive has found a new role in a different capacity. On Saturday, Hockey Canada announced that longtime NHLer and former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan has been hired to lead a review of junior hockey in Ontario.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Marc Savard Was Made the Scapegoat for the Maple Leafs’ Mess

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Dec. 22 after struggles in the first half of the season. This firing comes after a road trip where they lost three straight to the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, and Dallas Stars.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 25

Maple Leafs could use a President of Hockey Operations

Without fully understanding what Brendan Shanahan did on a daily basis, it seems very likely that not having someone in his role this season has been a hindrance to the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 16

NHL Rumors: Could more changes be coming to the Buffalo Sabres?

** Sabres GM Kevyn Adams was fired on Monday, and Jarmo Kekalainen was named the new GM David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Brendan Shanahan is looking to get back in the NHL.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 6

NHL Rumors: Brendan Shanahan, and Steven Stamkos

Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet: Brendan Shanahan is working in the NHL’s hockey operations department, and there’s some speculation as to which team he could end up going to.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 24

Report: Brendan Shanahan to join NHL hockey operations department

Former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan will be joining the NHL’s hockey operations department in an advisory capacity, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 26, 2025

Calling Shanahan a Maple Leafs Failure Misses the Point

Toronto Maple Leafs fans deserve more than lazy, uninformed journalism. While, fortunately, it is not the norm among Toronto hockey media, when it does happen, it’s glaring.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 23, 2025

Maple Leafs fans react to Brendan Shanahan’s departure after 11 years

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that Brendan Shanahan would not be given a contract extension by MLSE and will be departing the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2025

Brendan Shanahan era ends in Toronto after another Maple Leafs' letdown

Change is coming for the Maple Leafs this offseason after another playoff disappointment.

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Maple Leafs make decision on team president Brendan Shanahan

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22, 2025

Maple Leafs make decision on team president Brendan Shanahan

The Maple Leafs will not be renewing the contract of team president Brendan Shanahan, the club announced.

Report: Islanders granted permission to talk to Shanahan

The Maple Leafs can keep their contention window open

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 21, 2025

Report: Islanders granted permission to talk to Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan

A potential new destination for one of the NHL’s biggest franchises head honcho. On Wednesday, Sportsnet reported that the New York Islanders have been granted permission by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan in regard to a front-office position.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19, 2025

Brendan Shanahan a Potential President Candidate for Islanders

The New York Islanders’ ongoing front office restructuring could see a major shakeup, with Brendan Shanahan emerging as a candidate for the team’s president of hockey operations role, rather than the general manager position.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19, 2025

Insider Says Maple Leafs Could Scrap Key Position Inside Organization

Nick Kypreos joined Sportsnet Central after the Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 7 against the Florida Panthers on Sunday. He said that the organization should be ready to move on from Brendan Shanahan and that his position as the President of Hockey Operations might be eliminated altogether.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / March 3, 2025

Leafs President Brendan Shanahan's Recent Actions May Indicate the Trade of a Top Prospect

Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan was spotted watching two of the Leafs' top prospects on Sunday in person, increasing speculation that one will be traded.