Brendan Shanahan's future with the Maple Leafs is now known
Big news on the Toronto Maple Leafs front! Brendan Shanahan's future with the team is starting to look a lot clearer, and it has everyone talking as we gear up for another offseason filled with questions.
According to Elliotte Friedman over at Sportsnet, the team has scheduled a news conference for Friday, and Shanahan is on the guest list. That's definitely a positive sign that he's sticking around, which is a relief for a lot of fans.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announce season-ending media availability will involve Keith Pelley, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving � Friday morning.
Yet noticeably missing from the lineup is head coach Sheldon Keefe. He faced the media today and made it clear he wants to be back, but as he pointed out, that's not entirely up to him.
Now more than ever I believe in myself and our team in that I will win, and our team will win [...] that decision is out of my control.
It's been a struggle for the Leafs. Ever since they assembled the "Core 4," expectations have been sky-high. Yet despite all the talent on the roster, they just can't seem to break through that first-round barrier. They've only done it once in the last eight years. This season ended with a 2-1 overtime loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins, leaving fans searching for answers once again.
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Brendan Shanahan's fate with the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed
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MAI 6 | 3196 ANSWERS Brendan Shanahan's future with the Maple Leafs is now known Are you happy Brendan Shanahan is staying? |
Yes | 722 | 22.6 % |
No | 2474 | 77.4 % |
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