The First Step in Fixing the Maple Leafs: Fire Brendan Shanahan
On May 20, 2025, Keith Pelley’s offseason to-do list should begin with the most obvious and necessary move: firing Brendan Shanahan—a decision that sends a clear message that accountability has finally arrived. There’s no need for deliberation or external input. A decade without meaningful playoff success speaks for itself. The results are the only evaluation that matters now. But it’s not just about the decision—it’s about the signal it sends. This can’t be a quiet resignation or a “mutual parting of ways” or a contract expiry on June 30th. It must be a clear and public firing. That’s how you demonstrate accountability. That’s how you show fans, players, and the league that the status quo is no longer acceptable. ...