Keith Pelley on a possible shift in the Leafs' management style without Brendan Shanahan: "The only fundamental difference -- from a hockey perspective, this will be Brad Treliving's team"

In a recent podcast, Tim Pelley, the CEO of MLSE, candidly shared insights about the tough decisions he faces running a large sports organization. He highlighted the difficulty of ending the tenure of Brendan Shanahan, emphasizing the professional necessity versus personal regret in such choices. Pelley acknowledged that success in sports is results-driven, underscoring the pressures he encounters. He also discussed the significance of strong partnerships within the organization and the strategic changes anticipated for the upcoming offseason.

These decisions are never easy, and it is not something that I really cherish doing, for obvious reasons.

From a personal level, it was very difficult. From a professional level, it was the right decision to make.

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