It’s only a little over a week since the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Florida Panthers and a lot has happened in this relatively short time. The biggest news? The Brendan Shanahan era has officially come to a close. The Shanaplan era is no more.
In this episode, LTL discusses the legacy of Shanahan’s tenure with the :eafs from the excitement of drafting Auston Matthews to the strong alumni relations he helped rebuild. But despite early promise, the inability to adapt the Shanaplan may have cost this team its true potential. Ultimately, Shanahan left more questions than answers.
LTL Insider Mike Augello supplies his impressions in the wake of this shake up. Together we break down how long-standing loyalty to the core has failed to deliver results, why grit and roster diversity matter in the playoffs, and how past trade and contract missteps continue to haunt the Leafs. With Mitch Marner’s playoff performances raising eyebrows and Auston Matthews’ leadership under a microscope, accountability is front and centre — both on the ice and in the front office.
