MATS SUNDIN NEWS

Leafs Still Without A Captain

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from Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun, Kaberle had modestly mentioned in the past his captaincy of the Czech national team and that he was one of Mats Sundin’s deputies for many years, but he won’t outright lobby for the job. “I think a whole bunch of guys in here can...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Do the Vancouver Canucks really need a Broken Peter Forsberg?

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The Sunday Province newspaper headline read “A Healthy Forsberg would be a Force” Haven’t we gone down this road before in one Mats Sundin? What’s with this management ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Thoughts on the Maple Leafs "90s Night"

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Would I be a loser if I pointed out thatthat apostrophe is unnecessary?When I first heard that Saturday night was going to be "90s Night" at the ACC, I was thrilled. I mistakenly thought it was an indication that the Leafs were planning to try something new and actually record...
>> www.downgoesbrown.com/2009/10...
 

2009 NHL Preview: Vancouver Canucks

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We’ve partnered with On Goal Analysis to bring you a team-by-team preview of the upcoming NHL season. (Just scroll down on the OGA website and hit the calendar.) Here is the preview for the Vancouver Canucks… Team Play: ISSUE – A lack of excuses. Over the summer, Vancouver...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/10...
 

MATS SUNDIN RETIRED

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The NHL will start its 92nd season tonight, but without one of its biggest international stars. Mats Sundin, who spent 13 seasons relatively unworthy of note with the Toronto Maple Leafs, retired yesterday. “Toronto is and always will be my second home,” said Sundin, who gave...
>> withleather.uproxx.com/2009/10...
 

Why Mats Sundin Is an Underachiever

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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...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Why Mats Sundin Was an Underachiever

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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...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Swede legacy: Mats Sundin's career in pictures

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A look back at Mats Sundin's career.
>> www.cbc.ca/sports/...
 

Mats Sundin Decides to Retire from the NHL

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As of Wednesday another big name was added to the long list of All Stars who this past off-season decided to call it a career...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

YOUR VIEW: Is Sundin a Hall of Famer?

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Is Mats Sundin a Hall of Famer? Vote in the poll, post your comment and have your say.
>> www.cbc.ca/sports/...
 

Future Hall Of Famer Mats Sundin Retires

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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...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Allsports says Mats thought his Time had Come

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So for sports news junkies and fans of sports on the web, today marks the day that the big Swede, Mats Sundin announced his retirement. The announcement was made in Stockholm’s Grand Hotel this morning to a packed press conference...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Howard Berger: Leafs Will Improve, But Not Quite Enough

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TORONTO (Oct. 1) – We begin this National Hockey League forecast with a bit of symmetry. Bet you didn’t know that Mats Sundin retired exactly 12 years to the day he was named captain of the Maple Leafs. But, it’s true. After incomprehensible dithering through training...
>> www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.ph...
 

Nightly Hockey Hits: 38 things you didn’t know about the Devils, Favorite Leaf goal, Reaction to Judge Baum’s bomb, Looking at Mats Sundin’s career.

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Some news and notes from across the blogs the day before the season starts: Don’t forget to check out IC’s 30 Teams in 30 Dayswhich we have been previewing for the last month.  As well tomorrow we reveal all the IC writer’s predictions for the upcoming season. Japers...
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/09...
 

Sundin hailed as quiet leader

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Former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates say the recently retired Mats Sundin didn't say much, but his actions spoke volumes.
>> www.cbc.ca/sports/...
 

Mats Sundin retires after 18 seasons in NHL

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>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Adam Kirshenblatt: Who Should Make the Hall?

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With the retirement of a few big name players prior to this NHL season, the question will naturally be asked if their careers were good enough to make the Hall of Fame. The fact of the matter is that it also depends on who retired around the same time. A few big names that have since...
>> www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.ph...
 

HHOF Worthy - Mats Sundin?

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Now that Mats Sundin has officially retired, the question is already being asked - does Mats Sundin deserve inclusion in the Hockey Hall of Fame?Allan Maki of the Globe and Mail is already on record stating, emphatically, that he should be included:He scored more career goals than...
>> www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2009/09...
 

Ritter's Rant: Farewell to Mats Sundin; Does Anyone Want to Lead the Canadiens?

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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...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Mats Sundin retires from NHL

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He spent 13 seasons with the Leafs, becoming the longest-serving European captain in NHL history. "Toronto is and will always be my second home," the Swede said.
>> www.detnews.com/article...
 

Twas the Night Before Puck Drop '09…

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Here are some last-minute details to know before the NHL officially starts the 2009-2010 season: -First and foremost, Mats Sundin has officially retired from the NHL (for now…who knows)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Mats Sundin Leaves on Top

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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...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/09...
 

NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Mats Sundin retires, Senators Brian Lee unhappy at being demoted and Crosby hopeful he can play in opener

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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.
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/09...
 

Former Leafs captain Sundin announces retirement

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Mats Sundin, who spent the bulk of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

The Legacy of Sundin

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It was a different hockey world when Mats Sundin made history. His status as the first European ever selected No. 1 in the NHL draft back in 1989 was no small achievement, you should remember. Back then, Euros weren’t necessarily...
>> thestar.blogs.com/thespin...
 
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