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How stressful is it to captain Leaf Nation? Mats Sundin had a full head of hair when he accepted the honour. Mats wore the 'C' from 1997-2008.

Not even Sportsnet's own Nick Kypreos can question the authority of a captain. Doug Gilmour held the honour from 1994-97.

Whether he was pummeling an opponent or unleashing his trademark wrist shot, Wendel Clark led by example when he was captain from 1991-94.

The last defenceman to captain the Maple Leafs, Rob Ramage held the role for a short time from 1989-91.

The first Maple Leaf to score 50 goals, Rick Vaive broke the mark in three straight seasons. He was captain from 1982-86.

Despite once ripping the 'C' off his sweater because of a strained relationship with GM Punch Imlach, Darryl Sittler held the honour twice, from 1975-79 and again from 1980-82.

Hall of Famer Dave Keon, who played 15 seasons with the Leafs, was captain from 1969-75 before he was forced to bolt Toronto -- and the NHL -- by disgruntled Leafs owner Harold Ballard.

The last captain to hoist the Stanley Cup in Toronto, George Armstrong is the longest-serving captain in franchise history. 'The Chief' led the team from 1957-69.