Maple Leafs leadership shake-up after Shanahan’s exit

Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:21 pm

Amid the departure of Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan—whose contract is expiring this season—MLSE has announced it will not replace him with a new president. CEO Keith Pelley confirmed the decision during press conferences, leaving fans and insiders to ponder what fresh mischief awaits the organization.

torontosun.com / MLSE BOSS ON SHANAHAN’S EXIT: Sometimes you need change

WATCH: As president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brendan Shanahan had a positive impact, explains Keith Pelley, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Pelley also explains that they are in a result driven business. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section…

torontosun.com / No successor for Brendan Shanahan as Leafs GM, coach and CEO go it alone

That “new voice” Keith Pelley promised for the Maple Leafs’ hockey hierarchy won’t be coming from outside Scotiabank Arena. When only one microphone was set up Friday afternoon at SBA it was clear Pelley isn’t going to replace team president Brendan Shanahan, let go a day earlier, leaving his…

torontosun.com / MLSE boss Keith Pelley dodges questions about future of Raptors and Masai Ujiri

With Brendan Shanahan gone, Ujiri is now the only team president left of MLSE's sports franchises.

torontosun.com / SIMMONS: Are the Maple Leafs actually better off with Brendan Shanahan gone?

The voice and guidance of Shanahan, however successful he may have been, is gone from the Leafs.

citynews.ca / MLSE not looking to replace Shanahan with another president

Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment will not be bringing in a new president of hockey operations to replace the departing Brendan Shanahan. CEO Keith Pelley confirmed the news in a press conference Friday after announcing Shanahan’s contract will be allowed to expire after this season. The Maple…

cp24.com/ / LIVE UPDATES: ‘Good simply isn’t good enough,’ MLSE boss says after announcing Maple Leafs’ president Shanahan’s exit - CP24

LIVE UPDATES: ‘Good simply isn’t good enough,’ MLSE boss says after announcing Maple Leafs’ president Shanahan’s exit CP24

cp24.com/ / LIVE NOW: MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley speaks with reporters - CP24

LIVE NOW: MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley speaks with reporters CP24

cp24.com/ / LIVE @1 p.m. EST: MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley speaks with reporters - CP24

LIVE @1 p.m. EST: MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley speaks with reporters CP24

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