Insider reveals shocking news regarding Shanahan and the Leafs' Core 4
It was a whirlwind of a long weekend in Canada, specifically in Toronto where the media was busy trying to wrap their heads around the Leafs letting now ex-Leafs GM Kyle Dubas go. Reports have flown around about people in the organization being unhappy with the decision, players being caught off guard and what the actual reason for the dismissal was.
Yesterday, TSN's Chris Johnston revealed some shocking information regarding Brendan Shanahan and the Core 4. As it turns out, Tavares, Matthews, Nylander and Marner knew it was coming.
"Brendan Shanahan phoned each of the Leafs top players to share the news about Kyle Dubas," said Johnston. "Those players came away from those conversations under the belief that Shanahan's intentions are to bring the entire Core 4 back. That's not written in stone and the new GM could have a different perspective on that, but those players believe they're going to be back together at this time. I don't think these players are bracing to be traded now." - Johnston on Shanahan informing the Core 4 of the plans to fire Kyle Dubas
Many believed that if Dubas returned, one of the Core 4 would be traded as Dubas said that nothing was off the table to make the team better. With Dubas gone, it was assumed that it was a forgone conclusion that one of them would be traded. However, that does not appear to be the case as Shanahan reportedly assured them they would all be returning for the Leafs come training camp.
With limited no-trade clause and no-movement clauses kicking in for William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on July 1st, the new GM and current Leafs Assistant General Manager Brandon Pridham will have their work cut out for them over the coming weeks.
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MAI 23 | 1125 ANSWERS Insider reveals shocking news regarding Shanahan and the Leafs' Core 4 Will all four of Matthews, Marner, Tavares and Nylander return for the Leafs next season? |
| Yes | 349 | 31 % |
| No | 776 | 69 % |
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