Mats Sundin

Mats Johan Sundin (born February 13 1971, in Bromma, Sweden) is a professional Ice Hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL). A 6'5", 231 pound Centre, he is the current captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Draft Status and Early Years

Originally drafted by the Quebec Nordiques with the first pick in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft (from the Swedish Elite League club Djurgården), Sundin was the first European in league draft history to be chosen with the first overall selection. On June 28th, 1994, Mats was traded by the Nordiques to Toronto in a blockbuster deal involving then-Leafs Captain Wendel Clark. Sundin has played his last 10 seasons for Toronto. Statistically, Sundin's best season came during the 1992-93 campaign with the Nordiques when he combined 47 goals with 67 assists for 114 points.

Related Topics:
Quebec Nordiques - 1989 NHL Entry Draft - Swedish Elite League - Djurgården - Wendel Clark

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