The Players Tribune has been doing mailbag entries, and today we got one for Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan. He spoke at length about his days with the Red Wings, and playing for other lesser teams, and then his big break: joining the blue and white:
How do you deal with the nerves and pressures of not only running the hottest show in North America, but also giving it an internal overhaul. Big Fan! — RJ
I think it’s a combination of utilizing certain skills that I acquired during my days as a professional athlete, and then combining those with everything I learned in my five years at the National Hockey League.