Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Frederick Shanahanis a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player who currently serves as the president and alternate governor for the Toronto Maple Leafs, having previously serving as the director of player safety for the NHL...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth23 January 1969
CityToronto, Canada
blessing definitely disguise good healthy hopefully injuries players ready rest serious test time year
It definitely is going to test the depth. Hopefully these aren't serious injuries for these guys. Sometimes a little rest at this time of year can be a blessing in disguise for players like that. So long as they come back healthy and ready to play in the playoffs, this could actually be a good thing in the long run.
future game guys players shake supposed team today
I see a lot of young players today who are supposed to be the future of the game and I shake my head. Guys who dive. Guy who don't put the team first,
bit couple finding found knew late lost maybe messed players poise quit rotation side team ways
We lost a couple players and our rotation got a little messed up. We found a way to win. Obviously, this is a team on the other side that has been finding ways to win. There's no quit in Columbus. We knew they were going to come back. We maybe have to show a little bit more poise in our own end late in games.
best fans job marketing modest moments players
They do a better job at marketing their sport. NHL players are a modest group, and the NHL doesn't show our best moments on TV. Fans want to see more. We traditionally put a muzzle on right when things get exciting.
bored chris coming excitement fans game guys honest players react
Let's be honest -- the same way fans were getting bored with the game in the past, players were too. So in a game like this, with all the excitement and guys coming at you with speed, players like Chris Chelios react to that.
easy good group looked players reasons success team tonight
One of the reasons we've been so good for so long is the group of players we have are very competitive professionals. If we were the kind of team that looked at the standings and said we can take it easy tonight we wouldn't have the kind of success we've had.
expected few handle might personal players
I can handle it. I expected it ... that a few players might make it personal with me.
break forced open playing
When we were playing with the lead, it forced them to open up a little bit. The onus is on us to break the trap.
halloween years family-and-friends
Since I was 15 years old I've never been able to spend Christmas, Halloween or Thanksgiving (with friends and family). This was the first time I was able to enjoy a Super Bowl.
hockey thinking facts
I think he knows all my tricks. Or the fact I don't have any tricks
guy stuff way
I usually call the new guy and let him know where I like to sit on the bus, tell him ways he can stay out of my way, make sure he knows not to touch any of my stuff.
summer past levels
When I signed this past summer, Lou Lamoriello, Jacques Lemaire, and I agreed that if we were unable to find a suitable fit in which I would be able to compete and contribute at the level I expect from myself, then I would simply step aside.
hockey years nhl
Over the years, Steve has come to understand I need the clicker. He says it's my security blanket.
football moving hockey
Is hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a marathon runner, and the concentration of a brain surgeon. But we need to put all this together while moving at high speeds on a cold and slippery surface while 5 other guys use clubs to try and kill us. Oh yeah, did I mention that this whole time we're standing on blades 1/8 of an inch thick? Is ice hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. Next question.