After the fallout of Dubas' firing, many people were concerned that stars like Auston Matthews and William Nylander would want out of Toronto. According to Chris Johnston, Shanahan personally called all four members to let them know he wants them all back.
Despite this, Johnston added that a new GM could feel differently about the situation, and look to move someone.
As Shanahan begins his search for a new general manager, it's almost certain that a candidate's view on those four players will be brought up in the interview. Perhaps it's time for Shanahan and MLSE to take a new approach.
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POLL | ||
MAI 22 | 147 ANSWERS Report: Maple Leafs Appear to Have Made a Decision About Their Core Four Should the Leafs trade a member of the core four? | ||
Yes | 113 | 76.9 % |
No | 34 | 23.1 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Michael Bunting | 1 | - | 1 | |
Vladislav Namestnikov | 1 | - | 1 | |
Nino Niederreiter | 1 | - | 1 | |
Gabriel Vilardi | 1 | - | 1 | |
Kyle Connor | - | 1 | 1 | |
Nikolaj Ehlers | - | 1 | 1 | |
Evgeni Malkin | - | 1 | 1 | |
Josh Morrissey | - | 1 | 1 | |
Bryan Rust | - | 1 | 1 | |
Noel Acciari | - | - | - | |
Mason Appleton | - | - | - | |
Morgan Barron | - | - | - | |
Anthony Beauvillier | - | - | - | |
Sidney Crosby | - | - | - | |
Dylan DeMelo | - | - | - | |
Haydn Fleury | - | - | - | |
Matthew Grzelcyk | - | - | - | |
Connor Hellebuyck | - | - | - | |
Alex Iafallo | - | - | - | |
Tristan Jarry | - | - | - | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
Conference | Cumulative |