With the Maple Leafs choosing to move on from president Brendan Shanahan, the Raptors might gain added freedom

Brendan Shanahan will not return as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 56-year-old was in the final season of a six-year contract he had signed May 14, 2019, when it was announced Thursday that his contract would not be renewed.

Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer's tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances -- but none beyond the second round.