Mike Gillis and 12 Other Teams Still Inquiring About Sundin
by Sean Zandberg on Jul 3, 2009 8:45 PM PDT
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Yes, it's pathetic. Mats Sundin has told Hockeyexpressen that he is still undecided about playing again, and that he should make up his mind toward the end of July. We've all heard that before.
What you have not heard is that Mike Gillis has been asking Mats' Swedish agent Claes Elefalk 3 or 4 times over the past few weeks as to what Sundin's intentions are. The Sedins, of course, want him back.
More on that here.
The biggest difference about Sundin's indecision this summer compared to last summer are:
-I think he'll make up his mind before training camp this time.
-Gillis does not have the cap space to acquire Sundin this year unless Mats takes a big cut. That concept is highly unlikely, but I would welcome it.
-Sundin is a god in Sweden, however, news outlets and fans alike are not going to give as much of a damn about him here in North America this time round. Myself? I'm a big fan so I'll keep updating his "status" whether it angers people or not.
Anyway, back to my vacation. Kick ass weather here on Vancouver Island!
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I'm in.
But it’s unlikely he returns to Vancouver.
Who else has cap room to sign him? LA?
by Temujin on Jul 3, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope Not
Hate to see him in the West for a full season.
by Thursday on Jul 3, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or at a Poker game.
Or an open buffet.
ZING!
by Sneps-ish on Jul 3, 2009 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would need a hell of a paycut. Though perhaps yet another Swede would make him happy. Meh
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by Yankee Canuck on Jul 4, 2009 6:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why yes, I do believe they have room!
But it ain’t gonna happen.
by Temujin on Jul 4, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kick ass weather in Vancouver too, Zan. Makes it hard to study for the Bar, which is all I’m doing all fucking July. Goddammit!
by Beantown Canuck on Jul 3, 2009 11:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit, I layeth on a beach in Parksville for 3 hours and burned to an unhealthy crisp. I can feel the skin cancer setting in….
You ever been to Tofino? We go there tomorrow. Good times!
by Sean Zandberg on Jul 4, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, went surfing there a couple times back in the day. Used to go to Qualicum Beach, near Parkesville, every summer with my family when I was a wee Beanie.
by Beantown Canuck on Jul 4, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to think Koivu is better than Sundin at this point… but Sundin is bigger… I don’t know anymore!!!
We are all Canucks.
by Chinese Canuck on Jul 4, 2009 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Koivu? No way! Sundin has a better ability to stay healthy and put up better points on average.
by Sean Zandberg on Jul 4, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Koivu!! (and no, this is not rational opinion)
Как же так может быть? - Finland fails at life. Seriously, someone please adopt me?
by sleza on Jul 4, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s already dicked over the Wild right? I respect that :)
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by Yankee Canuck on Jul 4, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s still trying to decide which team is the best for him. I assume playing with Mikko (Koivu) is something that is interesting for him.
And Selänne is probably somewhere doing cartwheels for the thought of him in Anaheim…
Как же так может быть? - Finland fails at life. Seriously, someone please adopt me?
by sleza on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sundin’s going to have a tough time getting a big contract somewhere. He’ll have to take a stiff cut or retire.
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by James Mirtle on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there has to be some team with money..
Maybe the Leafs. Avalanche? Capitals?
Bah.
by Sean Zandberg on Jul 4, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Leafs ship has sailed. Rangers have money still but a lot of RFAs still. I think he’d do Vancouver again or quit.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jul 4, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just to be different
if we need a big body up front. And we are willing to settle for an old guy – what about Bert?
by bobby smautz on Jul 4, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Gillis would go that route. Moreover I doubt Bert would want to come back.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jul 4, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is really no place for him here.
He’s too expensive for a third or fourth line role, but that’s about all he’s good for. Soft minutes, and limited TOI. The thought of him taking stupid penalties and floating out there, bringing down his linemates on L1 or L2… gads, no thanks.
I’d welcome him home for a million or less, so long as he was stuck on the third line. And maybe PP2 and stick his ass in front of the net (even then, the goalie interference penalties to negate the PP would drive me nuts).
by Temujin on Jul 4, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After watching him in the playoffs with Calgary, I’m fine if he goes elsewhere. Curious if Toronto/Burke has the balls to bring him there.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jul 5, 2009 7:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loved him when he was here, but those bonehead penalties….Bert’s always been pretty immature, and I haven’t noticed much of a change.
I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.
by Smoboy41 on Jul 5, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z, you’re on vacation. Just mellow out, and be.
I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.
by Smoboy41 on Jul 5, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he is right. The man is right.
by Beantown Canuck on Jul 5, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m on vacation from work, not hockey as much!
by Sean Zandberg on Jul 5, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget about Sundin
A guy that shows up when he feels like can’t be good for morale of a team! If he can’t be fit…who needs him! It’s no mystery why Chicago thumped Vancouver out of the playoffs…they need forwards to go to the net with authority…or a defense man to get the puck out of their own end…or else face comeback city from teams who watched Chicago do it game after game!
by ccrider2 on Jul 6, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If only I were GM
There’s gotta be hidden gems out their with character,talent and affordability! It’s a sign of good management when players are found like this are found….what’s up Vancouver? Burnaby Joe is a veteran that could still play and then offer his intelligence in the organization! think about it Knuckleheads!
by ccrider2 on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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