Brendan Shanahan Releases Statement After Ending 11-Year Run With the Maple Leafs
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MLSE & Brendan Shanahan have released statements after the decision was made not to renew Shanahan's contract as Leafs president.
The Leafs have confirmed following a meeting with Shanahan that they will not be extending the team's President to a new deal.
In a statement, the Leafs shared that Shanahan would be let go after 11 seasons in Toronto.
MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley put out a statement in the decision to part ways with Shanahan.
Over the past 11 seasons, Brendan Shanahan has made countless contributions to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ice, off the ice and in the community.
Brendan is one of the most respected leaders in the game and he has instilled many of the traits that were the signature of his Hall of Fame career throughout the organization, uniting this storied franchise in the 'Honour, Pride and Courage' that it was founded on.
Our responsibility and driving motivation, however, is to add a new chapter to the Maple Leafs' championship history, and it was determined that a new voice was required to take the team to the next level in the years ahead.
The franchise will be forever grateful for Brendan's contributions and wish him and his family every success and happiness in the future.
Brendan is one of the most respected leaders in the game and he has instilled many of the traits that were the signature of his Hall of Fame career throughout the organization, uniting this storied franchise in the 'Honour, Pride and Courage' that it was founded on.
Our responsibility and driving motivation, however, is to add a new chapter to the Maple Leafs' championship history, and it was determined that a new voice was required to take the team to the next level in the years ahead.
The franchise will be forever grateful for Brendan's contributions and wish him and his family every success and happiness in the future.
Shanahan also put out a statement following his departure, thanking the team and fans for his time in Toronto.
Following a meeting today, I was informed that I was no longer going to remain as President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I want to thank the Board of MLSE for the tremendous support they have shown me over my tenure.
Toronto is where I was born and raised, where my family still lives, and being a part of this historic franchise will always be one of the greatest honours of my life.
I want to thank the entire Maple Leafs' staff for their commitment and hard work over the years - they are second to none in the National Hockey League.
I want to thank the Alumni for all of their support and the tremendous work they do at our games and within the community. Many of them were my heroes growing up and it has been a pleasure to get to know them on a personal level. I want to thank the fans for their passion and loyalty. Your love for the team inspired me every day.
While I am proud of the rebuild we embarked on starting in 2014, ultimately, I came here to help win the Stanley Cup, and we did not.
There is nothing more I wanted to deliver to our fans, and my biggest regret is that we could not finish the job.
I greatly enjoyed working with Brad and Craig, and I firmly believe they are excellent in their roles and have done a great job in their time with the team.
Also, I want to thank the players, they are committed and passionate about delivering a championship to this city and will do everything within their power to accomplish that goal. I wish them all the very best.
Toronto is where I was born and raised, where my family still lives, and being a part of this historic franchise will always be one of the greatest honours of my life.
I want to thank the entire Maple Leafs' staff for their commitment and hard work over the years - they are second to none in the National Hockey League.
I want to thank the Alumni for all of their support and the tremendous work they do at our games and within the community. Many of them were my heroes growing up and it has been a pleasure to get to know them on a personal level. I want to thank the fans for their passion and loyalty. Your love for the team inspired me every day.
While I am proud of the rebuild we embarked on starting in 2014, ultimately, I came here to help win the Stanley Cup, and we did not.
There is nothing more I wanted to deliver to our fans, and my biggest regret is that we could not finish the job.
I greatly enjoyed working with Brad and Craig, and I firmly believe they are excellent in their roles and have done a great job in their time with the team.
Also, I want to thank the players, they are committed and passionate about delivering a championship to this city and will do everything within their power to accomplish that goal. I wish them all the very best.
Shanahan already has options outside of Toronto, with reports linking him to the New York Islanders who had requested an interview with him.
No successor has been named for Shanahan as team President, or if the Leafs will choose a replacement for next season or not, something that remains to be seen for a brand new Toronto Maple Leafs.
How Did The "Shanaplan" Fall Apart In Toronto?
In many ways, the Brendan Shanahan era both succeeded and failed.
Under Shanahan's leadership, Toronto become a playoff contender in the last few years, constantly one of the top performing teams in the NHL.
Despite this, that hasn't translated to postseason success, something that has plagued the Leafs consistenly while Shanahan was in charge.
Now, the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to prove that with a fresh start that they can be a playoff winner, or Shanahan will be only the start of a new Leafs team vastly different from the one that ended this season, and new from the team that started the current Leafs era.
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