{"id":276391,"date":"2025-05-15T03:41:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T03:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/top-3-potential-fallout-scenarios-if-toronto-maple-leafs-are-eliminated-from-playoffs-despite-having-2-0-series-lead\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:28","slug":"top-3-potential-fallout-scenarios-if-toronto-maple-leafs-are-eliminated-from-playoffs-despite-having-2-0-series-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/top-3-potential-fallout-scenarios-if-toronto-maple-leafs-are-eliminated-from-playoffs-despite-having-2-0-series-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 potential fallout scenarios if Toronto Maple Leafs are eliminated from playoffs despite having 2-0 series lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4917596\" data-slug-id=\"2518559\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/toronto-maple-leafs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> enter familiar territory as they stare at the possibility of another disappointing playoff exit. While this season Toronto has gone further as compared to other years, the prospect of another failed playoff run could unleash a serious consequences during the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>While the Maple Leafs still have a chance to right the ship, questions have already begun to emerge about the fallout following another disappointing playoff exit.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s explore the top three potential fallout scenarios if the Toronto Maple Leafs are bounced following a 2-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 3 potential fallout scenarios if Toronto Maple Leafs are eliminated from playoffs<\/h2>\n<h3>#3 Shakeup at the top<\/h3>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Leafs brass could see a major shakeup - Source: Imagn\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1218\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"The Leafs brass could see a major shakeup - Source: Imagn\" src-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/20800511-1747278699.jpeg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201218%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>The Leafs brass could see a major shakeup &#8211; Source: Imagn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most reasonable scenario would be a shakeup at the top. Team President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/rumor-nhl-rumors-insider-delivers-verdict-brendan-shanahan-s-future-maple-leafs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Brendan Shanahan<\/a> is skating on thin ice and could see his tenure at the Leafs\u2019 helm come to an end.<\/p>\n<p>GM Brad Treliving could also be on the outside looking in. His two seasons calling the shots in Toronto have seen the team\u2019s transformation yield mixed results. That is why Treliving could be among the casualties at the organization\u2019s highest level.<\/p>\n<p>As for coach Craig Berube, the odds are he stays, but that\u2019s uncertain. The new administration may choose to move on from Berube after just one year behind the bench.<\/p>\n<h3>#2 Significant roster turnover<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Toronto's lineup may look radically different in 2025-26 - Source: Imagn\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"Toronto's lineup may look radically different in 2025-26 - Source: Imagn\" src-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26177210-1747278866.jpeg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Toronto&#8217;s lineup may look radically different in 2025-26 &#8211; Source: Imagn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/news-leafs-hc-craig-berube-calls-too-many-undisciplined-penalties-following-game-4-shutout-loss-panthers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Toronto Maple Leafs\u2019<\/a> current roster construction features a number of uber-skilled stars and mid-tier players rounding out the fringes. That could significantly change following yet another early playoff exit.<\/p>\n<p>The Leafs\u2019 roster heading into the 2025-26 season could look radically different with a handful of core players remaining on the team. <\/p>\n<p>While this situation wouldn\u2019t signal a rebuild, impending free agents may be allowed to leave in hopes of attracting more reliable pieces.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s too soon to speculate who might go and who might stay. But a very different-looking lineup could be suiting up in the fall for Toronto.<\/p>\n<h3>#1 The end of the Core Four<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Toronto Maple Leafs would seemingly build a supporting cast around William Nylander and Auston Matthews moving forward - Source: Imagn\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1271\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"The Toronto Maple Leafs would seemingly build a supporting cast around William Nylander and Auston Matthews moving forward - Source: Imagn\" src-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/24912879-1747278915.jpeg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201271%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>The Toronto Maple Leafs would seemingly build a supporting cast around William Nylander and Auston Matthews moving forward &#8211; Source: Imagn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The end of the Core Four is looming on the horizon. <\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/mitch-marner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Mitch Marner<\/a> and John Tavares set to hit free agency, it\u2019s likely the team moves on from Tavares and allows Marner to explore the free-agent market.<\/p>\n<p>If Marner and Tavares leave, it would leave just team captain Auston Matthews and William Nylander in the fold as they are currently under contract.<\/p>\n<p>That situation means that the Leafs will look to surround Matthews and Nylander with a supporting cast utilizing the available cap space.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, it\u2019s too soon to speculate whether Tavares and Marner stay or leave. 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