Mats Sundin was spotted in Toronto Maple Leafs hockey operations leadership while attending a World Hockey Championship game featuring Sweden. Sundin watched Sweden defeat Slovakia 4-2 and observed Ivar Stenberg score a standout highlight-reel goal. A TSN analyst reported that Sundin tried to leave quickly after the game but was slowed by Swedish fans. During a brief conversation, Sundin said he was enjoying his new role and was “digging in.” The analyst suggested Stenberg should be the first-pick target because he is physically stronger and more prepared for the NHL next season. He also indicated Gavin McKenna could be the better offensive producer.
"Johnson revealed he saw Sundin while covering Sweden's 4-2 victory over Slovakia. He shared that the encounter occurred after the game, when Sundin was trying to make a quick exit from the building before being overwhelmed by the Swedish fans. Johnson stated the Leafs legend was there to watch the game and saw Stenberg score a "ridiculous, highlight-reel goal.""
"Johnson noted that the camera panned to Sundin for a reaction after the beautiful goal, but that "it doesn't mean anything" that the senior executive of hockey operations was there observing Stenberg. The TSN analyst revealed that during their quick, five-minute conversation, Sundin shared that he is "loving" his new role and is enjoying "digging in.""
"When pressed for his take on who the Maple Leafs should take with the first pick in next month's draft, Johnson said he thinks Stenberg will be more prepared to play in the NHL next season. He reasoned Stenberg is "physically stronger and more prepared." Johnson stated he thinks Gavin McKenna will be the better offensive producer"
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