"I don't know at this point. I mean, we're going day-by-day here and hopefully I can keep skating and working the way we did today and we'll make a decision as we go on here."

It remains a mystery if it's his hip or groin that is bothering him. All I know is he had better be ready. The Canucks need the RPM Line in tact for Round 2. Reports say he's skating quickly in practice, and Round 2 is still a week away.

I have this giant urge to yell: "Suck it up and fucking play!" Well there, I said it. This could be his last crack at a Cup. Show some balls.

Hey, for all I know he's giving lip service right now and should be good to go.

Sami Salo has pronounced himself ready for game 1.

More on Sundin and Salo here.

More player reactions to Taylor Pyatt's return here.