TSN: Brendan Shanahan named President of Toronto Maple Leafs

[Joey Hoser]

I'd rather him pressure to get the 1st overall pick.

I feel like Edmonton's pick is a more realistic possibility. I'd be happy with any of the top 3 guys if they stay at #3.

 

[WestCoastLeafs]

He was responsible for the Clarkson signing?Did not know that. Still doesn't invalidate his other accomplishments. Besides, what's wrong with Shanahan? We can't go any lower.

Yup, according to some random guy on the internet

 

[mouser]

I loved Shanny as a player and thought he did an under appreciated job as chief disciplinarian. For all we like to rag on his videos it was a major improvement by the league just to do them at all.

I like him, he's a smart guy, but I'm skeptical how his post-playing experience justifies hired him as team president.

 

[Amadeus]

That Clarkson signing was all on Nonis.

I can't believe the story I read where Nonis expected us to take a step back. Not only did he sign Clarkson to the worst contract anyone can imagine, but he also tried to recruit Scuderi, traded a valuable pick for Bolland as well.

Why would a team make all those detrimental moves when they expected to bad?

I'm absolutely baffled and have lost a lot of confidence in Nonis.

 

[topched]

That Clarkson signing was all on Nonis.

I can't believe the story I read where Nonis expected us to take a step back. Not only did he sign Clarkson to the worst contract anyone can imagine, but he also tried to recruit Scuderi, traded a valuable pick for Bolland as well.

Why would a team make all those detrimental moves when they expected to bad?

I'm absolutely baffled and have lost a lot of confidence in Nonis.

I think he meant step back as in... over a full 82 game season we weren't deserving of 5th in the East.

And the expectation was that we'd be in a fight for a WC spot. Thats more or less where we were trending before the season went down the tubes.

 

[Crispy Crust]

That Clarkson signing was all on Nonis.

I can't believe the story I read where Nonis expected us to take a step back. Not only did he sign Clarkson to the worst contract anyone can imagine, but he also tried to recruit Scuderi, traded a valuable pick for Bolland as well.

Why would a team make all those detrimental moves when they expected to bad?

I'm absolutely baffled and have lost a lot of confidence in Nonis.

I love how this clown claimed he was "patient", yet he hands out franchise crippling contracts like its candy or something.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Shanny will be great for Clarkson. Clarkson will have a Bounce back year next season with a new coach and more structure to this team.

 

[Amadeus]

I think he meant step back as in... over a full 82 game season we weren't deserving of 5th in the East.

And the expectation was that we'd be in a fight for a WC spot. Thats more or less where we were trending before the season went down the tubes.

This is complete speculation anyway as it was reported by Dreger and nothing was said by Nonis.

I just see a plethora of questionable moves save for the Bernier acquisition which Lieweke was actually responsible for and not Nonis.

Nothing else that Nonis has accomplished himsef since taking over is noteworthy.

His tenure is highlighted by the acquisition of Clarkson, Raymond and Bolland.

We arleady hate Clarkson and none of Raymond and Bolland should be part of this team moving forward. Bolland is a luxury that a team like ours can not afford. Raymond played better than his salary but he's not a piece worth retaining.

 

[keonsbitterness]

If there was one problem with this team, it was not enough hockey executives.

Problem solved!

 

[hotpaws]

Noins is going to take the the heat for another failed season that his mentor created . Burkes accelerated retool left this team flawed and DN didn't have nuts to change the path we were on . Locking up a flawed core and then trying to add to it by signing Clarkson has left this team spinning it's wheels and unless there's some major moves done in the off season we're going to a perennial bubble team for the foreseeable future .

 

[Avec Fromage*]

If there was one problem with this team, it was not enough hockey executives.

Problem solved!

The problem is the wrong hockey executives. Claude Loiselle should probably be fired. He's our cap management guy, but we're always slightly overpaying players to stay here while other teams work out discounts. Might as well be handing out blank checks.

 

[New User Name]

Brilliant move by Leiweke. Silence much of the anger and talk about how bad the Leafs were this year and have fans think how Shanny will make the team better.

“You can fool all the people some of the time, you can fool some of the people all the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time.”

As for Shanny, I have no idea if he will contribute anything positive to the mess know as the Leafs. Somehow I doubt he can help.......hope I'm wrong.

 

[hockeywiz542]

Sportsnet.ca: Nonis to stay on as Leafs’ GM under Shanahan

Hey guys,

It seems as though current Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis will not be fired after all. I was hoping that Brendan Shanahan would eventually decide to fire Nonis during the upcoming offseason and hire a new GM for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nonis-to-stay-on-as-leafs-gm-under-shanahan/

SUNRISE, Fla. – The first thing you need to know about Brendan Shanahan’s imminent hiring by the Toronto Maple Leafs is that it is the first of many significant changes that will be made to the organization in the coming months.

The second is that Dave Nonis is expected to continue in his role as general manager under Shanahan while maintaining control of hockey decisions, according to those in the know – although Nonis wouldn’t confirm that fact when approached by Sportsnet following Thursday’s Leafs-Panthers game at BB&T Center.

After spending 10 months as president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tim Leiweke determined that the hockey side of the organization was in need of more leadership. It is believed that he was looking to add a president above Nonis even before the team went into the recent tailspin that saw it plummet out of a playoff spot.

 

[New User Name]

Hey guys,

It seems as though current Toronto Maple Leafs GM dave Nonis will not be fired after all. I was hoping that Brendan Shanahan would decide to fire Nonis and bring in a new GM for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nonis-to-stay-on-as-leafs-gm-under-shanahan/

From that link " It is believed that he was looking to add a president above Nonis even before the team went into the recent tailspin that saw it plummet out of a playoff spot."

and I believe in the Easter Bunny

 

[34]

Where all the Tim L doubters at?

Doubters? Leiweke bringing in Shanahan means nothing unless Nonis, Carlyle and Phaneuf are all gone.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

Hey guys,

It seems as though current Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis will not be fired after all. I was hoping that Brendan Shanahan would eventually decide to fire Nonis during the upcoming offseason and hire a new GM for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nonis-to-stay-on-as-leafs-gm-under-shanahan/

yea the tsn guys just said shanahan has to come in and assess the situation before making a decision. carlyle and nonis still not safe.

also, tsn insiders > sportsnet's wannabe insiders

 

[CanadasTeam]

Good hiring. Guaranteed changes this off season.

Tim Leiweke = Good cop
Shanahan = Bad cop

 

[hockeywiz542]

Hey guys,

Here is a recap of the TSN Insider Trading segment which discusses the hiring of Brendan Shanahan and the future of both Dave Nonis and Randy Carlyle.

I would like the Toronto Maple Leafs fire both Dave Nonis and Randy Carlyle as soon as possible. In my opinion, the current state of the Leafs is mediocre at best due to poor coaching, questionable player acquisitions, and horrible long-term salary cap management.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=448981

A day after Trevor Linden becomes president of hockey operation with the Canucks, Brendan Shanahan one-ups him and become president - period, it looks like - of the Maple Leafs. Why this title, and why this guy?

Bob McKenzie: I think that's the critical thing. Brendan Shanahan was not prepared to leave the NHL's Player Safety department if he was just going to be the president of hockey operations for a club in the NHL. It was important for him to be the president of the whole organization - both the hockey side and the business side. Now, he's expected to officially resign his position with the NHL on Friday, and it's expected that the Leafs will put out a simple press release announcing his appointment of the entire team. It won't be until the beginning of next week that Shanahan will be introduced to the media, once the regular season is over.

What does this mean to GM Dave Nonis and head coach Randy Carlyle?

Darren Dreger: Well it's "to be determined", we're not sure. Shanahan is going to require some time. Dave Nonis was hoping to have some time to review the organization, to speak with Randy Carlyle and ultimately assess what his role might be moving forward. Now, he has a new boss, so Brendan Shanahan is going to want to get to know Nonis a little bit better, find out what his thoughts are on whether or not a coaching change is required, but I don't expect that there will be anything will be done in the near future.

 

[napoleon in rags]

Shanny will be great for Clarkson. Clarkson will have a Bounce back year next season with a new coach and more structure to this team.

Absolutely! Shanny will teach Clarkie how to skate, shoot, and pass! It's gonna be beauty! Woo hoo, the Mimico connection!

You're deluded. Go back to slagging Kadri or pumping Bozak's tires.

 

[X66]

Aaron Ward said that he is close with Peter DeBore.

In DeBore's last 3 years, his teams finished top 10 in Puck possession each year, and top 5 in the last two.

Devil's have also had a terrible roster the last two years.

 

[jrgtml67]

@TorontoStar: #breaking #Leafs #nhl Brendan Shanahan to be named president of the Maple Leafs, Damien Cox reports. http://t.co/FdZe1NXDip

President of Hockey Operations
5 or 6 Year Deal
Expected to Resign from NHL job tonight

wrong already..its president ..just president ! Meaning he will be the boss on the hockey and the business side (read on tsn.ca)

 

[Cor]

wrong already..its president ..just president ! Meaning he will be the boss on the hockey and the business side (read on tsn.ca)

Yeah we are all aware of it. Didn't bother modifying the post.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Noins is going to take the the heat for another failed season that his mentor created . Burkes accelerated retool left this team flawed and DN didn't have nuts to change the path we were on . Locking up a flawed core and then trying to add to it by signing Clarkson has left this team spinning it's wheels and unless there's some major moves done in the off season we're going to a perennial bubble team for the foreseeable future .

well said.

agree wholeheartedly with this.

I wish it wasn't true, but it is.

Leafs may be ****ed for a long long time unless bold moves are taken to either correct the course or start over.

 

[Zaled]

Aaron Ward said that he is close with Peter DeBore.

In DeBore's last 3 years, his teams finished top 10 in Puck possession each year, and top 5 in the last two.

Devil's have also had a terrible roster the last two years.

Peter Debore is also close with Steve Spott, our Marlies head coach. Steve spott and Peter deboer coached together for years in the minors and when Peter got the call to coach the Florida Panthers, he wanted Spott to go with him to continue and be his assistant coach, but Spott decided to take on the head coaching job of the Kitchener rangers instead, so he can have his own identity. I believe they coached together for over a decade, before they finally parted ways.

Steve Spott actually says he owes alot to Peter deboer for giving him the opportunity to be his assistant, years ago. it would be great to see them reunited again, working together to coach our big club, but I think spott likes being a head coach more and you can't blame him. He sure is doing a great job with the Marlies, hopefully he can keep it up.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Good hiring. Guaranteed changes this off season.

Tim Leiweke = Good cop
Shanahan = Bad cop

Shanny is free to make changes based on his vision for the organization. TL can cover his mistakes, and pad his stats with a guy like Shanny.

We'll see how things shape up, with someone who has won at the ground level in place. Shanny was part of some of the best teams of the last 25 years. He's worked with the Players' Association, and the league.

I think we're seeing a changing of the guard.