The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they have parted ways with team president Brendan 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,” said MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley in a statement.
“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.”
Shanahan was named president of the Maple Leafs in 2014, joining the team after serving in various roles as an executive with the National Hockey League, most recently as the director of player safety. As President & Alternate Governor for the Maple Leafs, the team would go on to qualify for the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons.
The news comes one day after reports that the New York Islanders were granted permission to speak with Shanahan about their front office vacancy.
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