Players come and go, good friends, players who performed well. You can’t control that.

About Mats Sundin

Mats Johan Sundinis a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who played the majority of his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), retiring in 2009. Originally drafted first overall in 1989, Sundin played his first four seasons in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques.

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With the fans and the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, the way I’ve been treated here has been awesome.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

Any chance you have to sit back and be the one watching is great.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

Everybody is excited to play so I think who plays with whom is a minor thing at this point.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

Players come and go, good friends, players who performed well. You can’t control that.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

My job is to make sure we keep performing.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

When I was young, I would go to the races and it was an unbelievable feeling when you’d watch them race.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I think you’re a little more fragile when you’re younger.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

And when things are not going well in Toronto, you’re going to hear about it. And you’re going to say things are not good at all, where it’s really not that bad.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

At this level, you put a lot of pressure on yourself as a player to perform and do well.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I’m sure once my career’s over, when I look back when I’m older, I can maybe appreciate it a little bit more.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I’m 31 years old and I want to be part of a championship team before my career is over.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I’ve been around racing a fairly long time, but when it comes to the important issues, I’m happy to let others make the big decisions.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I always thought Ray Bourque was a great competitor.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

It was hard to watch, the business side is so big in the game.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

Seeing someone else perform and letting me be the critic for once… that’s not a bad thing.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I put a lot of pressure on myself, more than anyone else.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

I think people want success, you know, and I’m the captain.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

It’s all trotters in Sweden, so that’s what’s always caught my eye.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player

Since I came here I’ve been treated awesome, in all aspects. I really enjoy playing here.

Mats Sundin

Swedish ice hockey player