Report: Maple Leafs Grant Islanders Permission To Speak With President
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As the Toronto Maple Leafs concluded their locker cleanouts on Tuesday, their PR staff said they'd be in touch regarding future media availabilities.
There was no mention of who might speak, whether it's Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan, GM Brad Treliving, or Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment President and CEO Keith Pelley. Shanahan is reportedly in the final year of his contract after joining the organization to begin a full rebuild in April 2014.
After another difficult playoff exit, losing 6-1 in Game 7 to the Florida Panthers, Shanahan's return remains in question.
According to The Athletic's Chris Johnston, the MLSE board will meet on Thursday for a full season review. It's unknown whether anything, such as firings or other changes, will come from the meeting.
It's Shanahan's 11th season at the helm of the Maple Leafs. His tenure has featured plenty of positives, including the additions of Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander through the draft, and John Tavares through free agency.
For the first time since 2004, the Maple Leafs reached beyond the first round, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2023 (and the Ottawa Senators this year). However, after that series — and their latest playoffs — Toronto was bounced out of the postseason in the second round by the Panthers.
This year, though, was the most difficult yet, with the Maple Leafs being outscored 12-2 in their final two home games (Games 5 and 7) of the playoffs. "The way that series ended has left ownership disappointed and embarrassed, according to sources," Johnston wrote.
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