"Since MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley fired Shanahan, the Leafs have had their worst season of Auston Matthews' career and are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Pelley's business acolades are impressive but when it comes to winning a hockey game, he has zero experience. He may be good at driving revenue but unfortunately the fanbase couldn't care less."
"When Shanahan was hired, he convinced the board that this team needed a rebuild. They bottomed out, fired a ton of executives, acquired a bunch of draft picks and eventually drafted William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. Those three guided the team to the playoffs and then Shanahan's hire of Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe almost got this team to a Conference Final and beyond."
Since Brendan Shanahan's firing, the Toronto Maple Leafs have declined, experiencing Auston Matthews' worst season and risking a playoff miss for the first time since 2016. MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley excels in business and revenue generation but lacks hockey operations experience. Winning on the ice drives fan engagement and revenue, making hockey expertise at the executive level essential. During Shanahan's tenure the team executed a rebuild, acquired draft assets, and selected William Nylander, Mitch Marner, and Auston Matthews. Shanahan also hired Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe, producing nine consecutive playoff appearances. The organization needs a successor with deep hockey knowledge; Mats Sundin is proposed as one candidate.
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