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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The Toronto Maple Leafs are exactly who we thought they were. The Leafs’ season came to a crashing end with a 6-1 blowout loss to the Florida Panthers — yet another playoff disappointment in the Core 4 era. In this episode, we dive into the core’s continued mental struggles in big moments, the major changes that need to happen this offseason, and why restoring accountability should be the organization’s top priority as they head into a summer with significant cap space to spend.

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(0:00) - They are who we thought they were
(04:00) - Game 7 disaster
(08:00) - Mitch Marner the Maple Leaf tragedy
(11:00) - The DNA is flawed
(17:02) - DraftKings
(18:28) - Mental baggage
(21:55) - Brendan Shanahan

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to Game 7 against the Florida Panthers! After a disappointing showing in Game 5, the Leafs responded with a gutsy performance in Florida, fueled by a clutch game-winning goal from captain Auston Matthews and another rock-solid outing from Joseph Woll, who continues to build his reputation as a big elimination game performer. We break down all the key moments from Game 6 and dive into what the Leafs need to do to finally get over the hump and win a Game 7 in the Core Four era.

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(0:00) - It was always going 7
(02:20) - A gusty game 6 win
(08:30) - Overcoming the Panthers and inconsistent officiating
(12:11) - DraftKings
(13:37) - Matt Knies tbd for game 7
(14:57) - Another chance to change the narrative
(24:33) - Domi, Pacioretty and other big performances in game 6
(28:30) - The Oilers cruise to the WCF thanks to... Klingberg & Kapanen!?!?

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the brink of elimination after one of the most disappointing performances of the Core Four era — a 6-1 blowout loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5. In this episode, we focus heavily on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, breaking down why they continue to come up short and struggle to make an impact when it matters most. With Marner likely headed for free agency this offseason, we discuss why the time may have finally come for this duo to part ways.

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(0:00) - All too familiar
(3:00) - Its all about Auston Matthews & Mitch Marner
(09:10) - What happened after game 3?
(17:00) - DraftKings
(18:26) - Matthews and Marner need to be split up for good

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are tied 2-2, setting the stage for a best-of-three showdown. In this episode, we break down the Leafs' lackluster Game 4 performance, the ongoing playoff struggles of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and the strong play of Joseph Woll. We also dive into Max Domi’s controversial hit on Aleksander Barkov and discuss what the Leafs need to change if they want to take two of the next three and move on.

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(0:00) - Panthers even up the series
(3:00) - Domi's hit on Barkov
(05:10) - Matthews and Marner
(14:10) - DraftKings
(15:36) - Fire PP1 into the sun|
(22:08) - Adjustments ahead of game 5

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The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a hard-fought Game 3 in overtime, with Brad Marchand playing hero for the Panthers. Flying solo on this post-game edition of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Show, Rob breaks down why Leafs fans should stay optimistic despite the loss. He dives into Chris Tanev’s steady leadership, Auston Matthews’ scoring struggles, and the rollercoaster ride that’s been Joseph Woll’s performance since taking over the crease.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs grind out a massive Game 2 win over the Florida Panthers, and The Passion was on full display. We break down William Nylander’s continued rise as a clutch performer, the Leafs' gutsy, all-in effort, and how Craig Berube’s steady leadership continues to set the tone. Plus, we dive into the key contributions from Max Pacioretty, Scott Laughton, Max Domi, and the entire lineup — and discuss Joe Woll slamming the door when it mattered most.

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(0:00) - Gutsiest win in the Core 4 era
(04:40) - Craig Berube continues to set the tone
(8:00) - Max Pacioretty
(9:50) - William Nylander
(10:57) - DraftKings
(12:23) - Scotty Laughton
(13:50) - Matthews & Marner
(16:00) - Contributions up and down the lineup
(20:00) - Joe Woll
(21:45) - Figuring out PP1

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