INSIDE THE LEAFS: Can the Leafs move off of the "Shanaplan"?

On the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Lance Hornby and Terry Koshan about the Maple Leafs’ offseason and whether or they think the team can drastically change their roster. They also look back at the career of longtime Leaf, Ron Ellis, who died at the age of 79.

[@cahg3871]

When Pelley stated Shanahan was a champion,I knew nothing would change for the better.

[@oldndayzd9281]

wore #6 my whole time in hockey and lacrosse he will be sadly missed

[@TOOL_Lateralus]

Shanascam = Snake 🐍 who's been shedding his skin here for ten years & slithering around now sucking up to Pelley so now we have Pelley puppet plan. 😂

[@user-sn8sw2vi8z]

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[@theadventuresofjimmycrapol8827]

The Leafs DID move off the Shanaplan... the moment they signed John Tavares. It was implied tat there would be no more over priced free agent signings like David Clarkson. They were supposed to build the team right and patiently through the draft... how many draft picks do we currently have? I'm pretty sure that it didn't entail paying over 50% of the cap on just 4 playoff unproven players.

[@ianross806]

The Shanaplan is We wanna win! What detailed explanation is necessary beyond that axiom?

[@jimlangdon1947]

To move forward I think the Leafs might: 1) move Matthews to the wing where snipers thrive 2) rehabilitate Marner so he back checks right to the Leafs net and he learns to sign his extension to play his heart out for Leafs fans (not just to be treated like a God in Toronto) 3) if JT can give up the C graciously & play a 3rd line Centre role - that is where JT now belongs😀

[@terrylaw18]

The only thing that will ever fix the Leafs in our lifetime is competition from a new NHL team in the GTA.

[@mikeforehead343]

Actually, this is very good idea. P.S. Don't touch Mariner. He is great player. Taveras, sorry to say, needs to be released

[@hammerhead2184]

One playoff round win in 10 years, why is he not fired?

[@lornestein7248]

Pelley - "We're Not Here To Sell Jerseys".. Ya.. BS Your Not!

[@crazyedswonderfulworldofso9370]

The "Shanaplan" was supposed to take seven years. That was ten years ago!!!

[@davidjohnson-fw5co]

Leafs after being soundly beaten by Florida last year . Should of started their rebuild. Until they can compete and beat the Atlantic division best, they will never make it past the 1st or 2nd round of the playoffs. With one playoff round win under Shanahan. He should of received his walking papers

[@doinitforfun888]

Take the C away from Tavares give it to Matthews. Like in Winnipeg things have to change with possibly trading of Marner and Tavares if they agree.

[@mjog7463]

😂 maybe its not the team that team that's playing like sisy boys. It's the the leaf Nation that have thier lips on the team rer end lol

[@richardrogers7479]

Bunch of BS from Shanaplan

[@jefftaylor844]

The Leafs franchise hasn't played in a Stanley Cup Finals series since 1967. The Leafs' current 'situation' isn't new. Horrible franchise.

[@calabreese]

What exactly is a shanaplan? Continue losing until someone has the guts to fire him? 8 years of futility - technically 10 years but let's cut him some slack for the first few years. He has been somewhat neutered as he no longer has access to the board since they have added an extra layer of puppetry with Keith Pelley. This team also has some no movement clauses: A GM with a poor track record -in Calgary has already had a bust season in Toronto. Reaves, Klingberg? Flushing money down the drain. One year and this team is already worse than last year. No coach and talking about recycling Berube who was very lucky to win in St. Louis? Yeah, tough guy who will kick some ass and lose the dressing room by Christmas at the latest. Don't count on Rod Brind'amour coming to a dysfunctional organization either. What excellent coach wants to come to Toronto with the current situation? There is no more window for these guys to win without drastic changes. Rangers, Canes, Colorado, Florida, Dallas, Edmonton, Vancouver, Vegas are all much better and Boston and Tampa debatably better. At best the 9th best team in the league? Blow it up and bring in better leadership....or not. Continue to make money if that is the objective of MLSE. But stop the nonsense about "this is about winning." and we "want to win" which is what Pelley said. Never mind the excuse of "I have only been here 4 weeks. Did you follow the team? Watch any games before you took this job? If so and you wanted to win the first thing you would have done is fired shanahan. Stop lying to the fans and make a change. 56 years of losing and counting for a team that has NEVER WON more than 2 playoffs series.....ever. unfortunately the die hard fans and corporations will continue to go to games and spend money. in other cities fans get fed up and stop attending games until changes are made. not here. So don't hold your breath. Lower your expectations and enjoy the rite of summer speculation and injections of hope until October when the season starts. If not then, for sure by April of 2025 when reality sets in after an early playoff exit, you will find yourself in the same place.

[@dt8460]

To soft To much money on 4 players Marners great until the playoffs he’s a chicken shit in the playoffs

[@davidjohnson-fw5co]

100% right

[@waldmarwolchuk9483]

Should of moved on from the Shanaplan 3 years ago

[@aleemrahaman-rb9mf]

All I have to say is stop supporting this team they just keep losing.