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 has left the Leafs with significant challenges to surmount — on the roster and behind the scenes.

The Maple Leafs have officially parted ways with team president Brendan Shanahan, further opening the door for the respected hockey executive to potentially land a similar role on Long Island in the Islanders’ front office.