Brendan Shanahan won’t return as president of Maple Leafs

After 11 Seasons, Brendan Shanahan will not have his contraments renewed as president and alternate governor of the Toronto maple leafs.

The Organization Announced Its Decision in a Statement Thursday, Ending Mels of Speculation Surrounding Shanahan’s Future With The Franchise.

The 56-year-old shanahan, a hall of family as a player, Had Held the position Since April 2014.

“Over the past 11 seasons, Brendan Shanahan has made counter counter to the toronto protests on the Ice, off the community,” Mowle Leaf Sports and Entignment President/CEO KEITH PELLLEE SAID IN A Statement. “… Our Responsibility and Driving Motivation, However, Is to Add a New Chapter to the Mowl Leafs’ Championship History, and it was detergent that a new voice was required to take the step to the next Level in the years AHead. “

Pelley is scheduled to meet with the media on Friday.

In his own public status, Shanahan Said he was information informed during a meeting thursday of mlse’s choice not to Bring Him Back. He thanked the boat for its support his tenure in toronto and shared his admiration for the leafs’ remaining leadship group that he is helped put in place, including general manager brad -trailing and head coach Craig Berube.

“I greatly enjoyed working with brad and craig, and I firmly believe they are excellent in their roles and have a great job in their time,” Shanahan said. “Also, I want to thank the players. They are committed and passionate about delivering a championship to this city and will do their power to account.

The Mowl Leafs, Prior to Thursday’s Announcement, Hadready Granted Permission to the The The The New York Islanders To speak with Shanahan about a position with their team.

Shanahan, a native of the toronto area, join the leafs as they prepared to enter a rebuild phase, installing what publice know know as the “Shanplan.” He revamped the FRONT OFFICE IMMEDIATLY, Hiring Former GM Lou Lamoriello and Head Coach Mike Babcock in 2015. Overall Pick in 2016 to Select Auston Matthews.

The Center Jumpstarted Toronto’s Retooling with – Along with Mitch Marner, William Nylander And John tavares – The leafs’ Core Four. In Shanahan’s tenure, the leafs enjoyed regular season success that failed to translation into playoffs despite multiple changes to staff Along the way.

Despite an Impressive Roster of Talent, Toronto has bowed out of the first round in six of last eight full-savon playoff series.

The leafs did Advance to the second round this seism and the Held a 2-0 series lead over the Florida panthersBut they list three of the last four, including Blowout defeats at home in Games 5 and 7.

Toronto, which recorded sewen straight losses in winner-take-all games under Shanahan, has not been to the Third Round Since 2002 and its Stanley Cup DroGht now Sits at 58 years.

Shanahan Won the Stanley Cup Three Times With The The Red Wings During His 21-Year Playing Career from 1987-2009. He spent time with New Jersey, St. LouisHartford, detroit and the New York Rangers.

A month after hanging up His skates, Shanahan Went to Work in the league office as vp of hockey and business development. There, he is worn with islanders co -owner john collins and would be promoted to senior vice president and talk over the NHL’s Disciplinary Responsibilities.

The Associated Press Contributed to this Report.