The Isles have asked permission to speak to Shanahan: Good news for Bergevin

The Islanders are looking for a president, and that’s where Brendan Shanahan’s name becomes interesting.

He has experience as a player and a leader, after all. And he’s been part of an organization that’s won a lot of hockey games in recent years in Toronto. Maybe not in the playoffs… but still.

But there’s also a connection to be made between Shanahan and Marc Bergevin. In 2023, before Brad Treliving was hired, Bergevin was interviewed for the Leafs GM position.

And if we push the note a little further, we should also remember that the former GM of the Canadiens had really impressed Leafs management… which included Brendan Shanahan.

The point I’m trying to make here is that the possible hiring of Shanahan on Long Island could really help Marc Bergevin get back into the GM fold. There’s a certain connection between the two men, and we know that helps in a world like the National Hockey League.

It’s also worth noting that seeing the Islanders ask the Leafs’ permission to speak to Brendan Shanahan is very similar to the situation seven years ago, when John Tavares left.

Back then, the Islanders courted Lou Lamoriello – who was the Leafs’ GM – in an attempt to convince John Tavares to stay… but Tavares ultimately chose Toronto to continue his career.

The bottom line…

The important thing here is to know that the Islanders have asked to speak with Brendan Shanahan. And that if he gets the Islanders’ president’s job, we won’t have to fall out of our chairs if Marc Bergevin gets the GM’s.

Overtime

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– It goes on.

– Hmm…