Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been a pillar of the organization since they selected him first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. The now 28-year-old forward is well on his way to becoming one of the greatest scorers in NHL history, but before he hits that, he’s closing in on a franchise record that is generating a ton of buzz.
The Maple Leafs captain is just 10 goals away from tying franchise legend Mats Sundin for the most goals in team history. No one is more excited for Matthews to hit and surpass his record than Sundin himself. He spoke to NHL.com about the nearing reality of Matthews taking over the top spot, and he was eager for his record to be broken.
“I can’t wait to see him break my record,” he said.
Endorsing the Player and Person
Not only is Sundin ecstatic to see his record fall, he made it clear that Matthews is the perfect person to overtake him. Sundin credits his leadership and being a great person for how he’s gotten in his career.
”Auston’s not just a superstar, he’s the captain, he’s the leader,” Sundin continued. “Guys look up to him. And getting to know him a bit, he’s also a great person.”