Pelley new MLSE boss, could be good for teams

WuTang_CMB · Post #101 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Wed May 21, 2025 5:54 pm

OakleyDokely · Post #102 » by **OakleyDokely** » Wed May 21, 2025 5:57 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter

Shapiro to run the Leafs, Raptors and TFC as well!

ATLTimekeeper · Post #103 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:03 pm

The rumour last year was that Pelley would take over as president of both teams. Neither Shanahan nor Treliving have addressed the media yet, so I wonder if they're just getting their ducks in a row to purge both teams. It would be horrendous timing for the Raptors. But, I really think the Leafs are going to turf upper management and go broke to re-sign Marner. Ed Rogers doesn't seem to know anything other than retain stars to sell tickets.

douggood · Post #104 » by **douggood** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:09 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:The rumour last year was that Pelley would take over as president of both teams. Neither Shanahan nor Treliving have addressed the media yet, so I wonder if they're just getting their ducks in a row to purge both teams. It would be horrendous timing for the Raptors. But, I really think the Leafs are going to turf upper management and go broke to re-sign Marner. Ed Rogers doesn't seem to know anything other than retain stars to sell tickets.

per athletic

While Shanahan’s future with the club is still being determined, there is a positive internal view on the job Treliving has done in his first two years as GM. He’s under contract beyond this season.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6372760/2025/05/21/brendan-shanahan-maple-leafs-future/

ForeverTFC · Post #105 » by **ForeverTFC** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:15 pm

The "yes man" has arrived. It was a nice run while it lasted.

WuTang_CMB · Post #106 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:18 pm

They need change no doubt but I always say this - Leafs are run as a business first. They don't want to stop that gravy train. They had the most home playoff dates since 2002 (7).

That's all these guys really care about.

anotherhomer · Post #107 » by **anotherhomer** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:23 pm

what's going to happen with the raptors?

Will Ujiri come back?

Quattro · Post #108 » by **Quattro** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:30 pm

If we go back to the "good old days" with a new version of Richard Peddie, I'm packing it in for good. Will save me money on sports packages since all that would be left for me is a few months of nfl football.

tecumseh18 · Post #109 » by **tecumseh18** » Wed May 21, 2025 6:32 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter

Shapiro to run the Leafs, Raptors and TFC as well!

Shapiro would draft Queen.

Tor_Raps · Post #110 » by **Tor_Raps** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:16 pm

tecumseh18 wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter

Shapiro to run the Leafs, Raptors and TFC as well!

Shapiro would draft Queen.

Shapiro would be too busy talking about future renovation plans to even know there's an on field product to worry about lol

ForeverTFC · Post #111 » by **ForeverTFC** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:23 pm

anotherhomer wrote:what's going to happen with the raptors?

Will Ujiri come back?

We'll have to see. Masai has one more year left on his contract and Rogers has the right to buy out Tannenbaum next year. At that point, they'll merge the Jays into MLSE and Ed Rogers gets to have his sports empire. If past is prologue, he will install his own (underwhelming) yes-men at the top and try to cover for his and the leadership's incompetence by throwing money at it. The Raptors will be a distant third priority after the Leafs and Jays so not even sure how much benefit we'll get from his willingness to spend - his only redeeming quality as an owner.

Raps in 4 · Post #112 » by **Raps in 4** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:31 pm

Pelley is the former CEO of Rogers and TSN. :lol:

He's just Ed's friend. He knows **** all about sports.

OakleyDokely · Post #113 » by **OakleyDokely** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:31 pm

BRING BACK TIM LEIWEKE

Raps in 4 · Post #114 » by **Raps in 4** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:33 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:They need change no doubt but I always say this - Leafs are run as a business first. They don't want to stop that gravy train. They had the most home playoff dates since 2002 (7).

That's all these guys really care about.

They need change. The only problem is that the guy in charge of the change is one of the most incompetent humans alive.

WuTang_CMB · Post #115 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:37 pm

Raps in 4 wrote:Pelley is the former CEO of Rogers and TSN.

He's just Ed's friend. He knows **** all about sports.

he also stared in honey i shrunk the kids

anotherhomer · Post #116 » by **anotherhomer** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:47 pm

raptors are so screwed, i'm done wiht it

MiamiSPX · Post #117 » by **MiamiSPX** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:47 pm

Tor_Raps wrote:
tecumseh18 wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:
Shapiro to run the Leafs, Raptors and TFC as well!

Shapiro would draft Queen.

Shapiro would be too busy talking about future renovation plans to even know there's an on field product to worry about lol

I haven't seen the updates in person, but I can only hope they are nice enough to distract from the unwatchable mess they are fielding (again).

Lord_Zedd · Post #118 » by **Lord_Zedd** » Wed May 21, 2025 7:52 pm

Sounds like more Shapiros and Colangelos will be running Toronto sports teams

Tor_Raps · Post #119 » by **Tor_Raps** » Wed May 21, 2025 8:51 pm

MiamiSPX wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:
tecumseh18 wrote:
Shapiro would draft Queen.

Shapiro would be too busy talking about future renovation plans to even know there's an on field product to worry about lol

I haven't seen the updates in person, but I can only hope they are nice enough to distract from the unwatchable mess they are fielding (again).

Was just over there this past Sunday and it is a great job but the on field product will always matter way way way more to people.

Raps in 4 · Post #120 » by **Raps in 4** » Wed May 21, 2025 8:56 pm

Lord_Zedd wrote:Sounds like more Shapiros and Colangelos will be running Toronto sports teams

I honestly wouldn't be shocked if Ed brought Colangelo back to run the Raptors.