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I expect them to say thank Shanahan, say they believe in Tree, their goal is to win the Stanley cup and maybe Pelley/Tree take on some of the President responsibilities but they're not hiring a new president.
 
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Tre should stay where he is. He did not do anything to get promoted, and he did not any fireable offences. Even if Tre becomes pres and you hire a GM under him, it will be like the Raps with Masai and Bobby. Masai still makes all the decisions. I think they should just leave it as is. Treliving doesn't need to be the president.
 
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Damien Cox: Stanley Cup or bust: Maple Leafs set the bar with the dismissal of Brendan Shanahan

At least the candidates to replace Brendan Shanahan as Maple Leafs president — and there are plenty — know what will be expected of them.
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Putting all the blame on Shanahan creates the opportunity to generate a sense of change to present to the Toronto hockey public. So who could take on this task next? Or, assuming this is a hockey job and not a business/corporate job, what hockey person of note should the Leafs target?

Well, No. 1 on the list has to be former Leafs forward Jeff Jackson, who is now CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers. Jackson, who worked in the Leafs front office from 2006 to 2010, has led an Edmonton organization that has made it to consecutive Western Conference finals, a team that was within 60 minutes of winning it all last season.

Jackson has brought a distinct take-no-prisoners attitude to the Oilers. He okayed the acquisition of Corey Perry after he was cut loose by Chicago under murky circumstances. He has stood by the always controversial Evander Kane. He dumped Ken Holland after last year’s playoff run and brought in Stan Bowman, who had left the Blackhawks in disgrace in 2021 in the aftermath of that organization’s appalling sex scandal.

But here’s Jackson’s biggest drawing card; he was once Connor McDavid’s agent, and that was a big reason why he got the top job in Edmonton despite no previous experience running a team. McDavid is a free agent after next season and if you’re a diehard Leafs fan who dreams of McJesus in blue and white, this might be one way to make that happen.

Who else? Well, obviously Florida GM Bill Zito would be at to top of anyone’s list right now. Adding Seth Jones and Brad Marchand for this year’s playoff drive showed just how driven the Panthers are to try to repeat. Whether as a native Pittsburgher the 60-year-old Zito would aspire to run the Leafs in the same way as an executive who grew up in Canada watching “Hockey Night in Canada” every Saturday night, we’d have to see.

Rob Blake, a Hall of Fame defenceman, just left the Los Angeles Kings. George McPhee has done brilliant work in Las Vegas. Jim Nill deserves kudos for how he has run the Dallas Stars. Many rumours over the years have connected St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong with the Leafs. Julien Brisebois has done exceptionally well running the show in Tampa Bay since Steve Yzerman moved on to Detroit. Chris Pronger has become increasingly outspoken on social media, and would certainly be a high-profile hire.

Treliving could also be promoted, or given extra duties. And if you want somebody to return to Toronto in triumph, how about Paul Maurice, if he decided it was time to step away from coaching?

The choices really are almost endless. Contractual commitments will make some unavailable. And the bar for success — the Cup or nothing — is almost unreachable.
 
It was interesting that Pelley wasn’t ever visible during the latest Leaf run. Even though they basically sailed through the Ottawa series and the Florida start was promising. Certain political distancing from this era.

I’m not expecting brilliance today at this press conference though. Anyone who makes it in the Rogers world of sports probably ain’t it at the end of the day.
 
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It was interesting how in game 7 there was a lot of Shanahan being showed to us. It’s almost like the media puts out this idea that it’s his fault. They are very good at this. Game 6 leafs looked capable of going deep in the playoffs. It’s not Shannys fault these chokers didn’t show up for 2 home games and got embarrassed. Clearly they can do it when they decide to.

I didn’t see as much of Tre who is the GM. Usually the president isn’t shown as much

I would rather they don’t show any management at all and just focus on the games. There is no need to always see their reactions
 
This was the arguably the strongest team they iced yet. Both times they made the 2nd rd they were a pretty deep group.

I like it, he had 9 years. Another fresh voice. Like Treliving taking over for Dubas and Berube for Keefe after many attempts for each of them was helpful for the team.
 
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Jojalu said:
What could he possibly say that will be of substance?
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Exactly what I was thinking. I don't care what he says. Let me know when the roster changes significantly. Other than that, I don't care about a single word from any member of this organization right now.
 
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WTFMAN99 said:
I expect them to say thank Shanahan, say they believe in Tree, their goal is to win the Stanley cup and maybe Pelley/Tree take on some of the President responsibilities but they're not hiring a new president.
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I really f***ing hope Treliving is there to talk some stuff out. Not that he would divulge anything interesting but maybe some form of idea of what they want to do is nice for fans to hear.
 
SprDaVE said:
I really f***ing hope Treliving is there to talk some stuff out. Not that he would divulge anything interesting but maybe some form of idea of what they want to do is nice for fans to hear.
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No real hint of Tree...if I had to guess, maybe Pelley will say that Tree is speaking separately on Monday?
 
SprDaVE said:
Seems really pointless to do it that way. But that's a very Leaf thing to do.

If I hear one more "We need to evaluate" or "it's too early" type of speeches... I will lose my mind.
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I agree with you...I will try to listen at work but it's already been hinted/leaked Tree is returning.

I don't know what they could possibly evaluate/it's too early about...you went to game 7 against Florida...nice showing considering what Carolina looks like...your goal is to come back a better team.
 
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WTFMAN99 said:
I agree with you...I will try to listen at work but it's already been hinted/leaked Tree is returning.

I don't know what they could possibly evaluate/it's too early about...you went to game 7 against Florida...nice showing considering what Carolina looks like...your goal is to come back a better team.
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Treliving is back 100%. Get him up there today with his boss and show some unison and get to work.
 
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