FACEOFF: Inside the NHL: 2x4

Best Laid Shanaplans

Brendan Shanahan’s master ‘Shanaplan,’ years in the making, is finally coming to fruition thanks to his star forward, William Nylander. This playoff-centric story allows us to witness the Toronto Maple Leafs beat their in-Province rival from Ottawa and clash with the reigning champion from Florida in the second round. If they don’t deliver this season, changes could come for the team Brendan grew up rooting for.