Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly 20 seasons in the NHL.
Sundin told reporters in Stockholm on Wednesday that he reached the decision this fall.
The 38-year-old Swede played for the Vancouver Canucks last season after spending most of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sundin gave special thanks to the Maple Leafs organization and said that "Toronto is and will always be my second home.
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September 30, 2009
The agent for Mats Sundin(notes) said his client wasn't going to wait "too long" to announce his future plans ... back on Aug. 27. Given the satirical nature of Sundin's decision-making process in the past, we suppose waiting just over a month to announce his retirement from hockey should be applauded. No procrastination, getting right to the point; hey, marriage...
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September 30, 2009
by Christopher BottaMats Sundin, who announced his retirement Wednesday morning at a press conference in Sweden, was a winner.Don't let the lack of a Stanley Cup on his resume fool you. Instead, just add Sundin to the list headed by Ernie Banks of the best professional athletes to not win his league's championship. When the magnificent Maple Leaf is inducted into the Hockey...
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September 30, 2009
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL.
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September 30, 2009
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL.
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September 30, 2009
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL.
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September 30, 2009
STOCKHOLM -- Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL.
``It was a tough decision,'' Sundin told reporters Wednesday at a news conference at Stockholm's Grand Hotel. ``It's sad t...
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September 30, 2009
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September 30, 2009
Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly 20 seasons in the NHL.
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September 30, 2009
Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly 20 seasons in the NHL.
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September 30, 2009
Today Mats Sundin announced his retirement. I like to write a career perspective for players who retire that I consider future Hall of Fames, such as Sundin.
Mats Sundin was born in Bromma, Sweden on February 13th, 1971. He was raised in the Swedish hockey system. Sundin first came to the notice of North American scouts in the 1988 European Junior Hockey...
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October 01, 2009
Is Mats Sundin a Hall of Famer? Vote in the poll, post your comment and have your say.
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October 01, 2009
Yesterday, Mats Sundin announced his retirement from the NHL.Immediately following his announcement, the stupidity began. Canadian sports networks ran tribute pieces, playing up his numerous accomplishments and heralding him as a Hall of Fame lock...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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September 30, 2009
Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” RitterSay what you will about Mats Sundin; today, one of the classiest players to ever don an NHL jersey retired from hockey, and the NHL is weaker for having lost him...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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September 30, 2009
In this morning's papers, Cam Ward signs a six-year extension with Hurricanes, Tyler Bozak sent to AHL by Leafs, DirecTV/Versus hurting the fans, Dion Phaneuf tries to find game under Brent Sutter, and much more after the jump.
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