from TSN,

Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan believes the 2019-20 NHL season will return at some point in the coming months after being sidelined since March 12 due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.

Shanahan joined TSN 1050's Overdrive Monday afternoon and said though he's optimistic the NHL can get back on the ice for games this season, he isn't sure when that will be and realizes a lot needs to happen to get to that point.

"I'm running out of things to watch on Netflix so I would be thrilled to see some sports on TV," Shanahan said. "When the time is right it would be a very optimistic step for our country."

Shanahan, who won three Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings during his 22-year career, says there is plenty of determination between the owners and players to get back when it's safe to do so.

"I don't think it's right around the corner and I think that's there's certainly a lot of important things that have to happen in the world first," said the 51-year-old.

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