Shawn Horcoff memorably amplified his game for Dallas in the 2014 playoffs, and an old friend of his could replicate that level this time around
One of the most intriguing things about the NHL playoffs is how they can act as a historic proving ground for players.
Most of the NHL's all-time greatest stars - Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr and numerous others - entrenched and solidified their careers and legacies by what they achieved in the playoffs, leading their teams to greatness.
However, it's not just the league's elite talent that can use the playoffs to achieve fame and honor.