Co-author of Mats Sundin's memoir, HOME and AWAY, out 10/24. #1 bestseller A DEATH AT THE PARTY & STILL novels. Hockey Coach. Leafs fan. Mom of 3. She/her
Pretty sure the @GTHLHockey wouldn't allow the U16 team I coach to roster him, but we can pretend Mats is a @GTHL_TOREagles
now.
Sundin's memoir, Home & Away -- co-written by me! -- hit the shelves this week and is available in bookstores everywhere.
simonandschuster.ca/books/Ho…
I love this oddball tunnel. People keeping to the right, never too crowded, usually a busker halfway along. Sometimes I’d get off at Spadina vs St George just so I could walk this gem to switch lines.
In writing his memoir Home & Away, I spent A LOT of time with Mats Sundin talking abt what makes a winning team, and specifically abt the ways management & management structures contribute to (or detract from) winning cultures. 1/
Watching Leafs social media & media in general melting down, I feel the need to give Mats a strong vote of confidence. He is an intensely smart, thoughtful & humble guy. He understands the Toronto market & player experience like NO OTHER MLSE exec ever has, ever. EVER. 2/
I really believe that his ideas around what the team needs, and what type of player thrives in Toronto will hold up in 2026. I'll reserve judgment on Chayka for now, but I trust Mats. This should have happened a decade ago (read that as you will) & I'm glad it's happening now.
For every child in Toronto who believes s/he could one day play for the Leafs, there is at least one grown man who believes he could step in tomorrow as GM and pretty much instantly lead the Leafs to the Cup.
Thoroughly enjoyed Sundin’s memoir with @AmyfStuart. Loved the hockey stories and his time with the Leafs, but I especially enjoyed learning more about his life in Sweden before making it to the NHL
The new @OHFHockey rules on player movement & tampering are exactly the opposite of what's needed to grow the sport & keep it local, accessible & cost-effective. It also puts coaches (mostly parent volunteers like me) in an impossible position. Shame.
ohf.on.ca/Player-Movement
Watching a u11 tourney game this morning, it’s wild to me that half-ice hockey stops after U9 in Canada (and faced soooo much backlash when implemented). It takes 60 strides for these kids to go end to end. Zero skill development. @HockeyCanada@OHFHockey need to rethink.
I watched that dumb fight last night. My takeaway: I could probably score a few goals in a shootout on Ken Dryden, a six time Stanley Cup winning hall of famer who’s ~30 years older than me. That wouldn’t make me a great hockey player.
“I feel very much at home when I come back” 🇨🇦
@MapleLeafs legend Mats Sundin feels right at home while he tours around Ontario promoting his new book “Home and Away” 🏒
From Sweden to the heart of #LeafsNation 🏒💙 For the first time, Mats Sundin shares an unfiltered look at life and hockey in HOME AND AWAY. Grab your copy today: bit.ly/3ZHI9DI
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 527: Featuring Mats Sundin
- Utah HC
- Igor/Laf Contracts
- Playing in Toronto
- BDS News
- Signings
tons more
Presented by @pinkwhitney
Listen/Watch: barstoolsports.com/bios/spit…
We’ll be announcing the first SIX book tour dates on Wednesday, Oct 2 👀
Two are already public…
Book Launch at GRETA (Oct 9): showpass.com/sdp-live-show-a…
In Conversation with Mats Sundin at the Hockey Hall of Fame (Oct 21): ticketscene.ca/events/49260/