Fansided · Jul 22, 2025
Maple Leafs fans' most hated figure: Mitch Marner or Mats Sundin?
Both star players didn't leave when the team wanted them to -- but who will be the more hated player in recent Leafs memory?
Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Seven | Claus Andersen/GettyImagesMats Sundin and Mitch Marner are two of the greatest players in Toronto Maple Leafs history, but they're also two of the most hated.
It's been 17 years since Mats Sundin left the Toronto Maple Leafs, so it may seem surprising that I'm calling him one of the most hated players in franchise history. Despite being the franchise leader in goals and points, Sundin's departure was less than ideal.