Brendan Shanahan to be named Maple Leafs President.

[Stringer]

They're gonna use him to make videos explaining Dion lapses in defence, and apologizing to Leaf Nation, in the style of his suspension videos! Ha.

+1, from a leafs fan

[Axeman33]

I much prefer when individuals entering into management have served in similar roles before. I'm not sure if Shanahan has had an opportunity to develop the skills he'll need for a role like this. Being in the league is a good thing, but I'm not sure how many of his Sheriff duties will overlap with being President of the leagues most valuable franchise.

As a fan, I hope to be proven wrong here.

I agree with this. Lets be honest, he's a figure head for the Leafs now. Maybe it's just me but a President of "Any Organization" should probably have some sort of business background, not just a hockey background. Same for Trevor Linden.

These "moves" are nothing more then PR moves in my eyes. This should help the "business" end of things and help sell season tickets (like the Leafs need any help making any more money) but to describe someone like Trevor Linden or Brendan Shanahan as a President is nothing more then a farce in my eyes.

[Chico Resch]

I agree with this. Lets be honest, he's a figure head for the Leafs now. Maybe it's just me but a President of "Any Organization" should probably have some sort of business background, not just a hockey background. Same for Trevor Linden.

These "moves" are nothing more then PR moves in my eyes. This should help the "business" end of things and help sell season tickets (like the Leafs need any help making any more money) but to describe someone like Trevor Linden or Brendan Shanahan as a President is nothing more then a farce in my eyes.

Totally agree. Role is committed completely asasine.How does this created role make them a better team?

[JagrBomb]

Had to laugh out loud at this one. Trade Clarkson and that contract, seriously???? Who on earth is biting on a 20 point player for 7 million per? Not a chance in hell unless the Leafs pick up 75% of his salary.

did you even bother to read the second sentence? i doubt anyone takes his contract, which is why he needs to be used as a 3rd liner.

and i could be wrong but i thought the new contracts can't be eaten, it only applies to those signed pre lockout?

[JagrBomb]

OMG. I laughed at this too. I would rep you twice for this if i could...

so narrow minded, this isn't fantasy hockey we're talking about. your telling me there isn't a single team that has a bad contract they would also like to get rid of? a new start for two players that clearly aren't working on their teams? haha you are right, that's hilarious.

[Big Ev]

Good Mimico boy

Clarkson for Spezza?

[letangerang58]

Had to laugh out loud at this one. Trade Clarkson and that contract, seriously???? Who on earth is biting on a 20 point player for 7 million per? Not a chance in hell unless the Leafs pick up 75% of his salary.

Montreal?

[Instant Karma]

so narrow minded, this isn't fantasy hockey we're talking about. your telling me there isn't a single team that has a bad contract they would also like to get rid of? ...

Not that bad.

But whatever gets you through the night, pal. Love your avatar, btw.

[Bomm Bastic]

Not that bad.

But whatever gets you through the night, pal. Love your avatar, btw.

The Sabres beg to differ.

/Ville Leino

[Instant Karma]

The Sabres beg to differ.

/Ville Leino

You're right, that is pretty damn bad. Hard to figure what they were thinking there.

[Bomm Bastic]

You're right, that is pretty damn bad. Hard to figure what they were thinking there.

lol....at 4am and ten beers deep, everyone looks pretty.

[plug]

And also at 4 am the vitriol kicks in. I'm really surprised the big leaf fans I'm used to here haven't kicked in. I'm from stl where he played many years.... I always laughed when he joined the nhl and they talked about his integrity. I guess I'm a little old school.. I know leadership and integrity are not the same thing, but don't tell me the man has integrity when I personally know of three marriages he broke up. I love that hully is back in stl... Rant done.