Could Mats still play today?
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Eyedea
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BillyD
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Sundin was a power-forward type, and they typically don't have the longevity.
I think it really says a lot about Alfredsson that he's still able to play at the level he does at his age. It is not something that everyone can do. Even the very best.
Just look at Mario Lemieux.
I think it really says a lot about Alfredsson that he's still able to play at the level he does at his age. It is not something that everyone can do. Even the very best.
Just look at Mario Lemieux.
KuleminFan41
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If he never left, he may be able to but he's still a few years older than most of the older guys. Sundin is 42
Selanne is 42
Jagr is 41
Khabibulin is 40
Whitney is 40
Alfie is 40
Kovalev is 39
Koivu is 38
Selanne is 42
Jagr is 41
Khabibulin is 40
Whitney is 40
Alfie is 40
Kovalev is 39
Koivu is 38
VO5
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lol idk why leaf fans idolize this guy so much + he is in the HHOF name... i dont think thats allowed (a player playing and being in the HHOF)
inb4 "rental player"
the guy screwed us, nty.
Sundinisagod
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Being a guy that size and one who played such a physical game, you have to imagine it took an immense amount of work to prepare each offseason. He looked a touch out of step in the 08-09 season, so tacking on another 3+ seasons would definitely wear on him a lot more. I think he could still be a quality NHLer, but definitely not the impact #1 center that we were accustomed to.
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Jerkini
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I've no doubt this guy had another couple seasons left in him when we decided not to bring him back.
78 points. We let a player of that caliber walk away because it was time for a change. What a blunder.
78 points. We let a player of that caliber walk away because it was time for a change. What a blunder.
paulhiggins
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Sundinisagod
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I've no doubt this guy had another couple seasons left in him when we decided not to bring him back.
78 points. We let a player of that caliber walk away because it was time for a change. What a blunder.
If it makes you feel better Sundin had already said he had no intentions of playing while until he was 40, he wanted to go out while he was still a dominant player.
nsleaf
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But Lemieux and Lafleur were much better players than Sundin and had a lot more success in thier careers.
goleafsgo281
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I've no doubt this guy had another couple seasons left in him when we decided not to bring him back.
78 points. We let a player of that caliber walk away because it was time for a change. What a blunder.
"blunder"
Auston Matthews
Maple Leafs.
Imagine Sundin returned for the rest of this season... I would be so excited to see him in his first game back. But do you think he gets the C back over Phaneuf over that stretch?
Duffman955
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Bomber0104
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Captain Mats could play if he wanted to...he'd be like Jagr using his old man strength to dominate puck possession.
And then Kessel would lose it.
And then Kessel would lose it.
Sundinisagod
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You could see Sundin doing this really well in his last few years here. He really figured out how to use his size and strength to be unstoppable going to the net...he didn't rely on speed at all.
