A Leafs legend endorses this core and management group, says they'll get the job done
When someone tells us, the loyal members of Leafs Nation, to have patience, how can we do anything but laugh it off? All we have is patience. That and an obsession with the number 1967. However, when a Leafs legend preaches patience, maybe, just maybe, we should listen.
Mats Sundin did a lot of things in his NHL career, but unfortunately, bringing a Stanley Cup to Toronto was not one of them. That said, Sundin believes that the Leafs are closer than ever to accomplishing that goal. His comments about the Leafs' core are evidence of that.
IT'S COMING.
Mats Sundin on the Leafs' goal of bringing a Championship to Toronto.
The former Leafs captain is the franchise's all-time points leader (987) and also holds the franchise record for most career goals (420) - though Auston Matthews seems destined to pass him at some point. Matthews already has 259 goals to his credit in just 6 seasons. 457 points as well.
Between Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and a king's ransom of young talent coming up, such as Nick Robertson, Topi Niemela and Matthew Knies, just to name a few, the future truly is a bright one. While it's certainly tough to look on the bright side after yet another first round exit, Sundin's faith in the team and the management group should give us at least a little bit of hope.
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MAI 18 | 499 ANSWERS A Leafs legend endorses this core and management group, says they'll get the job done If the Leafs go out in the first round again next year, will Auston Matthews request a trade? | ||
| Yes | 52 | 10.4 % |
| Not sure | 62 | 12.4 % |
| All signs point to Matthews being a lifetime Leaf | 247 | 49.5 % |
| He will wait for free agency and walk | 138 | 27.7 % |
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