Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is close to joining the NHL club's leadership, according to reports. The team's owners plan to meet the 55-year-old Swedish icon to discuss a possible collaboration. This comes amid organizational changes following a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto Maple Leafs owners are set to meet Mats Sundin, the club's former captain and superstar, to explore a potential role for him in the organization. Sportsnet reports that MLSE President Keith Pelly has already met with Sundin at least once. The discussions focus on integrating the Hockey Hall of Famer into the hockey department, likely in an advisory capacity, as the team seeks changes after missing the Stanley Cup playoffs by finishing last in the Atlantic Division. Sundin played for Toronto from 1994 to 2008 and served as captain from 1997 onward. He remains a beloved figure among fans and held the franchise scoring record until Auston Matthews surpassed it on January 3 this year. In 2024, Sundin attended the Maple Leafs' training camp for nearly a week, participating in activities and even traveling with the team to Montreal for a preseason game. After retiring, Sundin advised Tre Kronor during their 2013 world championship gold in Stockholm and the 2016 World Cup in Toronto. He also served as an expert commentator for HBO during the Milano Olympics.
