The Toronto Maple Leafs are no longer the same team that they were at this time last week. Not just after the embarrassing way that their season ended in front of their home fans. Not only with the likely departure of some key members of the roster who could be hitting the open market on July 1st. But also with the symbolic shift in philosophy after long-time president Brendan … [Read more...] about Real consequences for failure marks dawn of a new era for Maple Leafs
The institutional weight of the next Leafs era lies squarely with Keith Pelley
Keith Pelley proudly draws from experiences outside of the hockey world to shape his role as MLSE CEO. Pelley contains a worldliness that eludes the conventional thinking of most hockey executives in an often myopic, monocultural landscape, tasked with shaping an organization that contains properties from all over the sports world. It’s clear that Pelley understands the … [Read more...] about The institutional weight of the next Leafs era lies squarely with Keith Pelley
Report: Maple Leafs will retain Brad Treliving as general manager
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving will remain in his role, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and The Athletic’s Chris Johnston report. MLSE CEO Keith Pelley announced Thursday afternoon that the organization would not be renewing Brendan Shanahan’s contract for the 2025-26 season. Shanahan spent the past 11 years as the president and alternate governor of the … [Read more...] about Report: Maple Leafs will retain Brad Treliving as general manager
Report: Maple Leafs grant Islanders permission to speak with Brendan Shanahan
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly granted the New York Islanders permission to speak with President of Hockey Operations Brendan Shanahan. This news comes after an initial report from The Athletic’s Chris Johnston said that the board of directors for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment would be meeting on Thursday to discuss the future of the organization. Johnston … [Read more...] about Report: Maple Leafs grant Islanders permission to speak with Brendan Shanahan
An air of finality and change permeates through Leafs’ end-of-year media day
There’s always an air of finality during end-of-year media day, but there was a tonal shift for the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Ford Performance Centre on Tuesday. It’s perhaps more important to note who wasn’t there: MLSE CEO Keith Pelley, Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan and general manager Brad Treliving are expected to speak with media at a date yet to be determined. … [Read more...] about An air of finality and change permeates through Leafs’ end-of-year media day