I think it’s gonna happen. Feels like one of those situations that have a life of their own, and then voila.

Count me as one that loves it. Mats made that 2nd line hum once they got going.

Even a step slower, Mats makes the PP deadly, the second line dangerous, and could easily get 65-70 points.

Sounds pretty good for 2 mil.

Lets hope Brophy is right…

Sundin added a certain presence to the team, like the rest of the team was all putting in extra effort because there was a hall-of-famer on the lineup and they wanted to earn his respect.

I’d kind of like to see him back. It’d be surprising if he gave us that big of a discount, I’d imagine if he does sign it would be for a bit more and at that point I’d be interested to see what pieces we had to move to fit him in.

Should be interesting seeing whether this rumour has any truth to it, anyways!

Love it. A full season of Mats (even if he takes 10-ish games to get going) would be great. Remember, until last year, he has basically been a point-per-game guy since the lockout. What lockout you ask? Oh yeah, that one back in 1994-95. Seriously, he is a solid performer – and I think with a full season on the Canucks 2nd line, he could be counted upon for 65-70 points.

Let’s say we either a) trade Demitra; or b) send him to the minors when he comes of IR (thoughts on this idea anyone?). That, along with some deft, Gillis-esque maneuvering, could ensure us both a solid blue-line and deep/talented forward corps. I am very stoked about the Canucks line-up as it stands right now – Sundin would only add to my excitement!

I’ve been called a dreamer due to my love for the Canucks. Always dreaming up could be trades and signing and such. To hear that Mats is still a possibility makes me giddy but also hesitant. Hesitant why? Because what do we have to do to take on a salary like Sudins. Yes 2 million sounds great. But really? Is that all he wants? How do incentives work? Do they go against the cap or is that another loophole that GM’s have found? Doubt it.

Who are we going to trade to make room? At first I was all gung ho about moving Juice to make room for an offensive player. But with the way our D is set up right now and with Lui in for 12 FREAKIN YEARS!!!! I say don’t touch it. If we are talking Demo being moved that would be a perfect F’n world. But who is going to take a injured overpaid player.

I like everything Mats brought to the table last year. Yes he should of started at the beginning of camp. And if he does sign. He better be in Van now setting up lunch dates with Gina Luongo and his new bride. There is no excuse to not be in it for the whole season.

Keslord trainning can continue under Mats and his confidence would continue to grow. A solid 2nd line Centerman and a man with tremendous respect and leadership. So many upsides.

But at what cost?

This would change a few of my pool picks…

Rock-solid scoring through two lines? Can such things be?

For me it is all about the number. If he comes back for 2 million a year I will be very happy with that. But the higher that number goes the more I dislike the idea of re-signing Sundin. We do need more proven scoring especially on the second line and it might be hard to come by at this point. So maybe Mats is the best option. Some how, some way, MG has got to find a way to get rid of Demitra.

Big if but if MG were to get Mats for 2 million and get rid of Demitra it would be the single greatest off-season in Canucks history.

Well, the Canucks can at least field a geriatric line with Sundin and Schneider (walkers optional)…guess the trainers will have to stock up on Geritol.

Everyone thinks Demo is out…how on earth can you get rid of an under-performing injured player? Rather, the players to suffer will be the likes of Hansen, Raymond, Grabner, Hodgson. The old man will take time from a young buck…

how on earth can you get rid of an under-performing injured player?

Who costs $4 million….

You know, I know everyone thinks his 4 mil and blah blah blah…but really guys, Demo was as much a part of Kesler’s 2nd half breakout as Sundin.

Looking at comparable salaries and production, you have guys like Lupul in Ana, who had 10 more games and 3 less points. 4.5 mil

Or Jason Arnott, 4 less games than our boy, 4 more points, and he makes 4.5.

How about Gomez…a better comparison. Similar games. Gomez may have a slight edge in talent…8 more games, 5 more points, and he makes 7.5 freaking millions a year.

I am just fine with Demo starting on the IR, seeing how the kids play. He comes back and they have a decision to make…but there are teams that would trade for him. And we know he and Mats and young Lord Kes have chemistry.

Never bet against a player in a contract year…

Sundin, Schneider, Salo, Demitra….sweet god. We just need one more guy to get in there and have a ’splody bones line.

Also, not shocking, but I voted for jumping off the bridge. I endorse more suicide options in our polls this season.

Darren Dreger had to go and be a party pooper about this: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=290674

Sportsnet vs. TSN – who do you believe?

Well, sorry until his payday once Sundin finally signed.

Time for another front-loaded deal, albeit a short tone? 2 year term, $3m this year, $1m next? That’s a $2m cap hit and Sundin’ll just walk away from year 2 if this year’s a bust.

Why not? They’re all the rage now :)

In Swedish gambling, every one wins as they take half for the State.

Fuckin’ Commies.

Its Obama’s fault.

Show up for camp, or piss off.