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Matt Stajan was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2002, 2nd round, 57th overall from the Belleville Bulls of the OHL. He played six seasons for the Leafs after earning a spot on the team when he scored 14 goals and recorded 27 points in 69 games in his rookie season. An effective two-way centreman throughout his career, Stajan earned a reputation for being a dependable contributor on the ice who played the game with intelligence and selflessness.
This Stajan Jersey was used during the 2006-06 season while he was with the Maple Leafs. The heavy weight Air-Knit Reebok mesh size 56, with wider mesh under the arms, is photo matched to the black stick mark that's at the right side of the Leafs crest. The photo also shows the other stick marks off to the upper left side above the logo, as well as the black marks on the left arm near the cuff. In the inside hem is the Leafs tagging denoting the 2005-06 season. Other wear includes some unrepaired holes, one very large one which is found on the upper left part of the back. The left sleeve also shows several stick marks as well as the body showing the same kind of damage. A very popular local player with a photo match should garner attention from Leafs fans as well as Stajan followers.
Matt Stajan played in the NHL for 14 seasons, six with the Toronto Maple Leafs, eight with the Calgary Flames. He played in 1003 games, scored 146 goals and 267 assists. In the 2008-09 season, Stajan enjoyed a breakout offensive year, tallying 55 points in Toronto with a career-high 40 assists. Stajan enjoyed a strong junior career with the Belleville Bulls, which included being a part of the silver medal-winning Canadian team in the 2003 World Junior Championship. Stajan played his final professional season with EHC Red Bull München of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).