'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
NHL ͏fa͏ns ͏are abuzz with speculation as the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a surprising ͏mo͏ve, rescheduling their end-of-͏s͏eason ͏media avail͏ability i͏nvolving Pre͏sident Brendan Shanahan ͏and General Manager Brad Trel͏iving from Thursday to Fr͏iday.
The decision left many wondering what bombshell announcements might be in s͏tore͏.
Shanahan's presence at the presser is noteworthy, as the CEO has rarely addressed the media, especially in such a public manner. His last significant remarks about the Leafs came during last offseason's shakeup when the team parted ways with GM Kyle Dubas.
Adding to the intrigue, head coach Sheldon Keefe's recent comments taking full responsibility for the team's shortcomings this season hint at imminent changes behind the bench. While the core remains intact with long-term extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the future of the coaching staff remains uncertain.
On X/Twitter, NHL fans were in a frenzy over the Toronto Maple Leafs' rescheduled media availability.
One fan tweeted:
"They’re going to fire them live on TV? Wow!"
Another user chimed in:
"Not firing shanahan is unforgivable. im done with this team., no words.
"Needed an extra day to fly in Berube," one fan said.
"I doubt people who are in attendance will be fired," another fan reacted.
"They’re running it back," one fan commented.
"Ridiculous. Shanahan and Treliving need to go along with Keefe. Running it back with the same guys won’t work," another one said.
Fans also pointed out Keefe's future with the team:
"Same Old message to come: will be better next year with our new coach," one fan said.
"Going to announce Keefe gone before then. Will announce Berube on Friday," another fan said.
Maple Leafs head coach stands firm as management delays decision
In potentially his final address as head coach of the Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe affirmed his belief in himself and the team's potential:
"I believe in myself greatly. I love coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now more than ever, I believe in myself and our team and that I will win and our team will win," Keefe said according to The Athletic.
Keefe, under contract until 2025-26, reflected on their recent playoff defeat.
"I loved the resolve that we showed in this series in Games 5 and 6, in particular. Clearly that’s not enough and that sits with me."
As the Leafs' management deliberates, Keefe finds himself in a state of limbo, uncertain of his fate yet unwavering in his belief in the team's potential.
