The axe finally fell in Leafland. On Thursday, Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs, was relieved of his duties. After a decade at the helm that promised much but ultimately delivered familiar playoff heartbreak, the move isn’t entirely a shock to many observers. However, the more pressing question is whether this is a genuine course correction or merely a shuffling of the deck chairs. Notably, General Manager Brad Treliving, hired just under a couple of years ago, is reportedly staying. This isn’t surprising; his tenure has been relatively short, and continuity in the GM role … Continue reading Shanahan Out: A Symptom of Deeper Issues at MLSE?