MLSE's Tanenbaum promises a Stanley Cup; discusses future of women's sports in Toronto.

On the heels of a $20 million donation to the University of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chairman Larry Tanenbaum had some interesting statements.

The handsome donation was presented to the school to kickstart a new sports science institute at the university. In an article published by The Globe and Mail, Tanenbaum spoke about the benefits and even promised fans a Stanley Cup.

"Well, let’s put it this way: My vision has always been that the Stanley Cup is what we are absolutely working for, each and every day. I know that we can achieve that goal, and I promise you we will achieve it. I know we’re close," Tanenbaum told The Globe and Mail's Simon Houpt.

When asked if this program is going to help achieve that goal, Tanenbaum replied with an emphatic belief that this will help all of Toronto's sports teams, not just the Leafs.

Tanenbaum went on to speak about how he feels about the Maple Leafs being handed yet another first-round loss and continuous failure of reaching the second round.

"Two words: disappointed, but hopeful," said Tanenbaum. Hopeful, because I really feel we are close. And you know, this is not about a one-year journey, this is a multi-year journey that we’re on. And, granted, it’s been way too long, it’s been way too long since Canada has had a Stanley Cup. But we’re close. We’re close – just the result of going seven games with Tampa, and you saw Tampa beat Florida, the President’s Trophy winner.

Outside of hockey, Tanenbaum touched on his bid for the English Primer League club Chelsea as Tanenbaum was one of the finalists to be awarded the franchise after Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea after being sanctioned by the British government. He discussed how his motivation to