Mats Sundin: First-Ballot Hall of Famer!
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TheMightyOdin
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It was an honor Mr. Sundin to have you here all those years.
Beowulf
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The last goal he ever scored gave his team the lead in the 3rd period of a playoff game - I can't think of a more appropriate way for #13 to end his career.
Class act, terrific player; he really did make it seem so easy out there.
I recently found a Mats documentary (produced by the Leafs?) online if anyone is interested in checking it out: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHAqBOeXgtA[/youtube]
Class act, terrific player; he really did make it seem so easy out there.
I recently found a Mats documentary (produced by the Leafs?) online if anyone is interested in checking it out: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHAqBOeXgtA[/youtube]
Yeah I always knew I would miss him once he was gone. I just didn't know how much. I think it has been exacerbated by the fact that we've had such anemic talent on the Leafs ever since he left.
Kessel may score the goals but that only fills a small part of the void that was left by Sundin's departure. The other parts being assists, leadership, durability, clutch performances, having imposing strength & size, being completely self-less and caring as much about team-mates scoring as himself.
I have met Mats on a few occasions and what struck me was, for the lack of a better word, how grandfatherly he seemed. He almost had this ethereal, wise-beyond-his-years quality about him that seemed to help him rise above menial and irrelevant squabbles.
He may not have been the best ever, but overall I can't think of an equal. Forsberg? Too injury prone. Lindros? Ditto. Bure? Same. Sakic? Perhaps...but lacked size. Federov? Again, kinda small.
Sundin was the first reliable and durable superstar while still able to use a certain amount of physicality (not fighting) to enhance his game. It will be a long time until we see another one like him. If ever.
Kessel may score the goals but that only fills a small part of the void that was left by Sundin's departure. The other parts being assists, leadership, durability, clutch performances, having imposing strength & size, being completely self-less and caring as much about team-mates scoring as himself.
I have met Mats on a few occasions and what struck me was, for the lack of a better word, how grandfatherly he seemed. He almost had this ethereal, wise-beyond-his-years quality about him that seemed to help him rise above menial and irrelevant squabbles.
He may not have been the best ever, but overall I can't think of an equal. Forsberg? Too injury prone. Lindros? Ditto. Bure? Same. Sakic? Perhaps...but lacked size. Federov? Again, kinda small.
Sundin was the first reliable and durable superstar while still able to use a certain amount of physicality (not fighting) to enhance his game. It will be a long time until we see another one like him. If ever.
I can't wear my Sundin jersey any more because of all the tear stains.
WHY MATS WHY??? WHY GO TO VANCOUVER??? WHY MATS???
Okay...composure...composure. We've been through this. The dr. says just let it go.
Congrats Mats. Always enjoyed watching the wrap around. Also, that winning thing was kinda cool as well.
WHY MATS WHY??? WHY GO TO VANCOUVER??? WHY MATS???
Okay...composure...composure. We've been through this. The dr. says just let it go.
Congrats Mats. Always enjoyed watching the wrap around. Also, that winning thing was kinda cool as well.
