"If I'm going through a hard part of my life, I just think about the fact I am living a dream. Alot of people aren't as fortunate to have their hobby-the thing they love to do most-as their job. I just think about that and I feel better." ~~ Mats Sundin

"This is such a thrill. Even though I'm from Europe, I know what being captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs means. It's a big honor and responsibility." ~~ Mats Sundin [After he got the C]

"It's the best I've ever seen Sundin play and I don't think he ever got tired," said Canadian Coach Glen Slather. "He was the one guy on the ice who did not slow down. We had to have someone on him at all times. If we didn't, he would have killed us." ~~Canadian Coach Glen Slather [1996 World Cup]

"He was the star of the tournament. I expected him to be good, but he was great. He has never played better. He played both ends of the ice. He forechecked, backchecked. He did it all." ~~Swedish Coach Kent Forsberg [1996 World Cup]

"He's in there all the time dishing it out," said Sakic. "He's not afraid of anyone." ~~Avalanche player Joe Sakic

"He has great hands for someone his size. Soft and very quick." ~~Red Wings Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom
{By soft, Lidstrom means that Mats can pass, receive, and control the puck with a soft touch. It's a hockey skill that is almost impossible to teach, just like one of Mats's others talents--the ability to read the ice}

"His speed may look deceptive from up in the press box, but you don't think that down on the ice. I just try to be as physical as I can against him, get in his way, throw him off stride. If you let him get a step on you, he's gone." ~~Montreal Canadiens player Trevor Linden

"The image that comes to my mind" he says, "when I think about Mats Sundin is the sheer joy he has in playing. I can see him skating see how much he is enjoying the game. That's a very important thing." ~~ Bob Gainey [Knows a young player can learn alot by watching Mats]

"In my personal opinion, Mats shows up every night. If he is criticized for his effort, well, I would say that person doesn't know what team sports is all about" ~~Maple Leafs coach Nick Beverly

"The folks who are in Mats Sundin's corner are quick to defend the smooth-as-silk Swede when his work ethic is questioned" ~~ NHLPA web site

"You always have to look at the positive side every time you get a fresh start," says Sundin. "Especially when you're the captain."

"I'm very proud to be wearing the "C" for the Maple Leafs. It puts a smile on my face everyday" ~~ Mats Sundin

"You will always remember the first time you walk into the dressing room at an all-star game," he said. "But I get that same feeling. You look around and say: 'This is a pretty decent team we have going here.' It's a lot of fun and an honour to be going again."

"Like a figure from a John Le Carre Novel, Pierre Gauthier carries the demeanor of a Cold War spy. He once spirited Mats Sundin out of Stockholm amid a national furor, cloaked him well enough to avoid detection in busy airports in Frankfurt and Boston, then hid him in his Quebec city home for three days. 'Every time we meet, we still laugh about it,' Sundin said."

"When Mats Sundin leaves Sweden every summer, he takes along a parting gift from ex-Leaf Börje Salming--underwear. Salming's briefs company is ganing a wide reputation. 'His stuff is really selling in Europe,' Sundin said. 'In some cities, it's second only to Calvin Klein. He's got a line of women's underwear, too.'

"He's the whole package...strong, skates well and has a great touch around the net. He has leader written all over him and I predict that he'll be the leader for the Swedes in their bid for back-to-back Olympic gold medals. He's very composed in pressure situations." ~~Ron MacLean

"He's the most eligible bachelor in Canada today." ~~Glenn Healy, after Sundin signed a new $22.8 million deal.

"The Swedes are arguably the most talented offensice team heading into the Winter Olympics, led by Peter Forsberg, and Mats Sundin." ~~Ron MacLean's take on team Sweden.

"Mats is a world class player, he's just fabulous, there's time's on the ice where I get the puck and don't even expect it, and i look down and it's on the end of my stick *laughs*, it's a real joy to play with him."~~Steve Thomas (Gallagher Show)

"I love playing here, this is the best hockey city to play in. I'd rather be in a place where hockey is big entertainment than in a city where they don't care about it."
~~Mats Sundin

"I've never had a player as good as Sundin before."~~ Mike Murphy

"Boy, This is the most competitive camp I've been in"~~Mats Sundin (On the Leafs)

"It's probably the worst thing that can happen as a hockey player, and where there is the biggest chance of injury is from a hit from behind"~~Mats Sundin (On hits from behind)

"To represent your country in any sport, especially at the Olympics, in terms of being an athlete is something very special no matter what country you're representing. It is a dream come true." ~~ Mats Sundin

"They should call this guy "Thor". He has terrific skills and will be considered a true power forward once he uses his size a little more to his advantage"~~Felix Potvin {95/96}

"The only pressure I worry about is the pressure I put on myself. I'm not going to change because of the money." ~~Mats Sundin (after signing his 3yr contract extension)

"More than anything, keep the faith up in us...really be positive, hang in there and, hopefully, we'll be up there (be Stanley cup contender ) for our fans in the very near future."~~Mats Sundin {A MSG from him to his fans_us)

"Mats is one of the best players in the NHL and he deserves a lot of ice Time"~~Alyn McCauley {Jonovision show}

"Mats is a great player, one of the best in the league.."~~Jamie Storr