Leafs legend Mats Sundin makes some surprising comments about Auston Matthews
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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews recently surpassed Mats Sundin on the team's all-time goals list, and Sundin couldn't help but be complimentary.
Auston Matthews achieved something special this past weekend as the Leafs captain scored his 421st goal, officially surpassing Mats Sundin for the most in franchise history.
The forward was tracking to break the record this season, and he did it in impressive fashion, giving fans something to cheer about in an otherwise depressing start to the season.
For now, it still remains to be seen whether or not Matthews can carry his Leafs teammates to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, his moment was one that was celebrated on Tuesday night before a game against the Florida Panthers.
In fact, Mats Sundin was there to pass the torch over to Matthews, and it made for a very special moment that fans are not going to forget anytime soon.
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While speaking to the media, Sundin made some interesting comments about Matthews and his ability to handle the pressures of the franchise.
It is a lot of added pressure and there's a lot more dealing with the media and fan base... It's a little bit tougher than playing in a market like Florida... so the way he handles that, I'm very impressed.
There are some who would say that Matthews has not been great at handling the fans in Toronto. But clearly, a Leafs legend says otherwise.
This season is actually a very good test for Matthews. It is the kind of season that determines whether or not Matthews is the kind of guy who can carry a franchise on his back.
The Leafs have had their fair share of issues throughout the season, and Matthews is tasked with leading the team through the smoke.
It's not going to be an easy task for the captain, but if he really is one of the best players in the league, he will have no choice but to get it done.
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