Timeframe for Much Needed Organizational Changes Set for Maple Leafs After Important Date Leaked

The Toronto Maple Leafs have once again failed to make a deep playoff run, falling in 7 games in Round 2 to the Florida Panthers. Game 7 ended in embarrassing fashion, with the Leafs getting stomped 6-1 on home ice, and relentlessly booed by fans throughout the latter half of the game.

Now, the organization appears to be headed for a major shakeup -- one that may begin not with the players, but with the front office.

According to @yyzsportsmedia on X, there's speculation that an MLSE board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, which could lead to significant changes for the team being announced shortly thereafter.

One executive likely to be let go is current President of Hockey Operations, Brendan Shanahan, whose contract is up for renewal. Shanahan has held the role for 11 years, with only two playoff series wins to show for it, which is a big indication that a change at the top is required.

There are a few scenarios in play. The Leafs could replace Shanahan, or possibly eliminate his position entirely, with CEO Keith Pelley or another executive assuming those duties.

A more far-fetched possibility is the dismissal of both Shanahan and General Manager Brad Treliving. A complete clean-out could signal for a fresh start for a franchise that seems stuck in a cycle of playoff failures, which would be easier done with a complete new set of eyes in the front office.

Once the front office situation is settled, the focus will shift to deciding which players the team will keep or let go. However, those roster decisions likely won't be made until after Thursday's board meeting, when it's determined who will lead the organization moving forward.

One thing is certain, the Maple Leafs organization is in desperate need of change. The current structure simply isn't working, the fans are sick it it, and the lack of playoff success over the past two decades speaks for itself.