Bill Watters, who spent 12 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey operations department before transitioning into a prolific broadcasting career, died Sunday. He was 83.

“The Maple Leafs are saddened to hear about the passing of Bill Watters,” Maple Leafs senior executive advisor Mats Sundin said in a statement released by the team. “As a longtime member of the team’s front office, Bill was an important part of my time as a player with the Maple Leafs and someone I will remember with affection. Bill cared deeply about the Leafs, the City of Toronto, and the people around him. Personally, his support and kindness meant a great deal to me…

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