Mats Sundin: The Key Player and Franchise Leader for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Key points:
- Mats Sundin was a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs and is the franchise leader in goals and points.
- He was one of the most successful European-born players in NHL history.
- Sundin's tenure as the Maple Leafs captain spanned from 1997 to 2008.
Mats Sundin, former captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, had a remarkable career with the team. Standing at a towering 6-foot-5 and weighing 231 pounds, he was known for his physicality on the ice. Sundin was also one of the most successful European-born players in NHL history, scoring 564 goals and 785 assists over 18 seasons. He was the first European player to be drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft and was a key acquisition for the Maple Leafs. Despite the team’s mixed success, Sundin’s legacy as one of the greatest players in Maple Leafs history remains untarnished.
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