"Mats Sundin has ended the speculation and has officially announced his retirement.

The former Toronto Maple Leafs captain made the announcement around 6:40am eastern at a press conference in Sweden.

"I don't know that there is any other player playing in the NHL that has had so much fun," said Sundin about his career in the NHL. (Answers translated from Swedish by Svenska Dogbladet reporter Janne Bengtsson)

Sundin had fond words about his time in Toronto with the Maple Leafs.

"Toronto held a place in my heart for 13 years," said Sundin. "It is, and will always be my second home and home away from home." "