Posts About "Mats Sundin"
Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson: Hall of Fame Worthy?
October 19th, 2020 In the almost 30 years that the modern-day Ottawa Senators have existed, they have yet to have a player inducted into the Hockey Hockey Hall of Fame. While many fantastic players have donned the Centurian, none have been deemed worthy of entry into those hallowed halls. Daniel Alfredsson is without a doubt, the greatest Senator to...
Toronto Maple Leafs' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
October 10th, 2020 Throughout the Maple Leafs' 100-plus year existence, they have been home to many great, Hall of Fame calibre players. Many of their best players had extended careers with the team, and today we're going to discuss the top-20 highest scoring players to ever play for the blue and white. No. 1: Mats Sundin, 420 Goals The lone...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4
October 4th, 2020 One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two National Hockey League franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the greatest defensemen in history got his number retired and a trio of Hockey Hall of Famers all earn their first points on the same night. Oilers Trade Messier to New...
Nordiques/Avalanche Players with 100-Point Seasons
October 1st, 2020 With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club has had at least one of these elite players on the squad in 14 different seasons. Only two players were with the Avalanche and only one player solely...
What Mats Sundin Meant to Toronto Hockey
September 30th, 2020 Though Sundin was a quiet leader, fans and members of the media alike will never forget what Mats Sundin did for Toronto hockey. Anyone who's a legitimate Maple Leafs advocate will say it doesn't matter that Sundin never won hockey's most hallowed prize.
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30
September 30th, 2020 On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the National Hockey League signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains where named and a whole slew of moves were made prior to the start of regular-season action. Morenz Moves to Montreal The Montreal Canadiens signed one of the NHL’s earliest...
Today in Hockey History: June 28
June 28th, 2020 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years to come. Also, this date in 1994 was one of the busiest in recent memory with drafts, trades and coaching moves. Canadiens Change Their Future The first step in the Montreal Canadiens dominating the 1970s occurred on June 28, 1964. This...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Draft Lottery, Koponen, Gretzky & Sundin
June 27th, 2020 This is a certifiably crazy season. If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey fan, here’s what you know today that you didn’t know yesterday: Your team has a 12.5% chance of picking first in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. All the Maple Leafs have to do to get that chance is to lose their five-game play-in series with the Columbus Blue...
Today in Hockey History: June 17
June 17th, 2020 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an Entry Draft took place on June 17 that brought some big names and future Hall of Famers into the National Hockey League. Devils Record-Setting Upset On June 17, 1995, the...
The Maple Leafs and the Legacy of the Muskoka Five
May 23rd, 2020 Originally published in 2012 February 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to the rafters. A familiar face in Tomas Kaberle took the ceremonial face-off. The Maple Leafs squad was horribly overmatched on the night, losing 5-0 to...
Top 10 Offensive Seasons in Maple Leafs History
May 19th, 2020 In 2018-19, as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner tallied 26 goals and 94 points for a team that - once again - was knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. That same season, John Tavares tallied 88 points in his first season with the Maple Leafs and they were the highest single-season totals for any Maple...
Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin: 25 Years Later
May 16th, 2020 June 28 will be the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark for a young Swedish center iceman named Mats Sundin. Related: What Mats Sundin Meant to Toronto Hockey The trade, at the time, shocked Toronto’s...
Today in Hockey History: April 6
April 6th, 2020 April 6 has had its fair share of historical moments. One of the National Hockey League’s biggest legends scored his final goal in his last regular-season game. Another legend had the greatest season in the history of the game. The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of the names who had big moments on this date. Howe’s Final...
