Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving’s season-ending press conference had Leafs Nation buzzing—especially his comments about the need for a DNA change in the organization. We break down his entire presser: from his thoughts on Mitch Marner and John Tavares, to the team’s playing style, and what might be next. Plus, we discuss the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers heading toward a potential Stanley Cup Final rematch.

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(0:00) - Intro
(2:15) - The Leafs Need a DNA Change
(11:43) - Why Taking the Panthers to 7 Doesn’t Matter
(16:35) - DraftKings
(18:01) - The Media’s Mitch Marner Fear Mongering
(26:30) - Is Tavares’ Future in Toronto in Doubt?
(30:00) - The Leafs Need Puck-Moving D
(32:04) - Panthers vs Oilers: Stanley Cup Rematch Incoming?

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Brendan Shanahan officially parted ways last week, and to mark the 300th episode of the Talkin’ Buds Leafs Show, we present: “The Shanaplan: A Look Back.” We break down Shanahan’s 11-year tenure as Leafs President—from taking over a franchise in the gutter, to hiring Mike Babcock and Lou Lamoriello, to handing the keys to Kyle Dubas, and the eventual fallout in 2023. We dive into the highs and lows of the Core 4 era, the playoff heartbreaks, the star-centric approach, and the final chapter that ended with Shanahan’s exit and Keith Pelley’s press conference. Talkin' Buds Leafs show presents The Shanaplan: A Look Back

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(0:00) - Episode 300!
(1:43) - Shanahan hired as Leafs President (2014)
(6:25) - Culture shift: Babcock & Lamoriello join the Leafs
(12:18) - The dignified tank for Auston Matthews
(20:20) - Kyle Dubas becomes GM
(27:30) - The Nazem Kadri trade
(30:47) - DraftKings
(32:13) - The 2019-20 season
(34:00) - Babcock fired
(39:03) - The 2021 playoff collapse vs. the Habs
(41:31) - Dubas lets Zach Hyman walk
(49:36) - The Shanahan-Dubas fallout
(52:30) - Shanahan protects the Core 4, Treliving hired
(54:52) - Shanahan dismissed, Pelley’s presser, what’s next for the Leafs

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The Brendan Shanahan era in Toronto has officially come to an end. After 11 years as President of the Maple Leafs, the team announced they are parting ways with Shanny. We reflect on the highs, lows, and legacy of his tenure, and what this means for the future of the franchise. Plus, we dive into the uncertain futures of Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and share our thoughts on the growing debate around the challenges of playing in the pressure cooker that is Toronto.

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(0:00) - Shanny's Out!
(05:00) - The high's and low's of the Shanaplan
(16:00) - Locker clean out day is a waste of time
(17:48) - Draftkings
(19:14) - Mitch Marner, John Tavares and remaking the DNA
(30:40) - Treliving staying on as GM

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