Top 28 Quotes & Sayings by Mats Sundin

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Last updated on November 8, 2024.

Mats Johan Sundin is 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. He was then traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, where he played the majority of his career, serving 11 seasons as team captain. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Sundin was the longest-serving non-North American-born captain in NHL history. Sundin last played for the Vancouver Canucks in the 2008–09 season before announcing his retirement on 30 September 2009. He appeared in the Stanley Cup playoffs in 10 of his 18 seasons.

Canadian - Athlete | Born: February 13, 1971

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

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

Mats Sundin

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

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

I always thought Ray Bourque was a great competitor.

Mats Sundin

My job is to make sure we keep performing.

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

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

Mats Sundin

And I'm, whether I want it or not, a front figure for the team, a guy that talks about how the team is doing and represents the team.

Mats Sundin

If I'm going through a hard part of my life, I just think about the fact I am living a dream. Alot of people aren't as fortunate to have their hobby-the thing they love to do most-as their job. I just think about that and I feel better.

Mats Sundin

You can see all kinds of matchups within those teams, but I think it's going to come down to who plays best as a team and is patient.

Mats Sundin

To see my statue unveiled alongside Borje Salming, the player I grew up idolizing in Sweden, will be very special for both my family and me.

Mats Sundin

Bryan Fogarty could skate faster, shoot harder and pass crisper drunk than the rest of us could sober.

Mats Sundin

Honesty is the biggest thing I admire, respect, and look for. And it's something that's kind of disappearing in some people nowadays.

Mats Sundin

Winning a Stanley Cup for Toronto, that's the biggest dream and the biggest goal.

Mats Sundin

I'm very proud to be wearing the "C" for the Maple Leafs. It puts a smile on my face everyday

Mats Sundin

There are more short-term goals right now the way I see it, that I feel are more important right now than maybe the 1,000 points.

Mats Sundin

Top 28 Quotes & Sayings by Mats Sundin

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