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Sundin going to the Panthers is a joke. No way does he go to those losers even for the money, unless his future bride wants to live in the sun.

mhwings | 06/29/08, 10:00 AM

The big question is...Will he play next season?
I say yes and he can quit acting coy about it. There is a ton of money out there this year and he happens to be the only number one center available. So I guess he will go where ever he feels like. I don't think it will be Toronto and I just can't wait for this saga to finally end.
Something tells me New York...No real explanation, but I just have this feeling. I guess we'll see.
I think the Leafs will take a serious run at Brian Campbell too.
I would guess Hossa might end up in Boston but they may not have the coin to offer what others have...such as Chicago or even the Habs or Leafs. The latter all look to be wanting to be aggressive while others' NYI, Preds, have to be to reach the minimum.
I think Malone is going to get more than he is worth from someone...and I don't think it's going to be Tampa...These guys are all in the driver seat and there will be plenty of offers no matter who is holding their rights at the moment.

Baun-ded | 06/29/08, 11:22 AM

Boston has 7 million to "play with' come July 1st. We havent even paid Wideman yet. He's going to arbitration. Some people think he's going to get around 3 mill. per year. IF we were to go for Hossa,we'd have to move salary. Even better is going for Campbell. He fills both needs,defense and offense. We're also one of the teams that can "supposedly" negotiate with him right now to boot. 49+3=52. 56-52=4 million. 52-2.8 (murray buy-out)=49.2. 56.7-49.2= 7.50 million in cap space gained. I think we can make a serious pitch for Campbells services with 7.5 million left in the tank. Or we can shed some more salary and go after the big dog (Hossa). Either way.....i hope Boston makes a splash in 2 days.

bostongm | 06/29/08, 11:44 AM

Baunded, I bet he plays next season. I just hope to the Hockey Gods it's not with NY.

OtherOne81 | 06/29/08, 11:56 AM

I'm a Wings fan. My friend Edmundo is a Habs fan and he says that Sundin will be with Montreal this coming year. He has never been wrong, going 0 for 0, so I got to believe him. ;-)

Appleseed | 06/29/08, 12:37 PM

I think Sundin will end up in New York. I honestly never thought he'd sign with Montreal simply because of the fan reaction. His leaving would be widely accepted if he chose a team not in the Leafs division. Montreal, Ottawa, Boston or Buffalo would give him enemy #1 status. If he joins the Rangers, he only plays the Leafs a few times and can rest easy the rest of the year. I can't see why he wouldn't choose Detroit, maybe they aren't offering him the 7 million per, but Ilitch has never been afraid of tossing money around...

I am like Baund-ed and every other Leafs fan though, for the love of our Holy God, just end this saga now... it has been painful.

joec | 06/29/08, 12:41 PM

Montreal looks to me as a higher possibility than NYR. But now the cap's up 6 mil, who knows what can happen....

cmh_phx | 06/29/08, 12:42 PM

Sundin to the Panthers, .... Guys! He left Toronto because he want a cup before he dies... Do you really think Florida could give him that. I mean apart from NHL 08 on PS3?

cmh_phx | 06/29/08, 12:43 PM

Well you can pretty much count out Detroit, I dont' see him coming here to have less ice time or to play on a 3rd or 4th line.

GenTech | 06/29/08, 02:28 PM

This just in:Tampa Bay signs Malone to a multi-year deal over 30 million. They also sign Roberts to a one year deal worth close to 2 million.

That should up the Penguins' offer for Hossa. More cash freed. One vital component gone from Pittsburgh's 2nd line. Will Hossa leave the Pens as well?

bostongm | 06/29/08, 02:29 PM

gainey will not beg this old man, sundin to join a team that gainey worked so hard to rebuild. talk to hosaa. wait a year and offer vinny the big coin.just dont make another mistake and put this team back wards. got to put a few pieces in place to put the canaidians over.

stanley zand | 06/29/08, 02:33 PM

Hey Habs fan. Vinny signed a 9 year 77 million dollar contract.

bostongm | 06/29/08, 02:48 PM

Boston, is it a done deal with Malone and Roberts? I read it's "close" but not confirmed yet?

Oilers - NHI | 06/29/08, 02:51 PM

It makes no sense for him to sign in NY. Neither Drury or Gomez will be as effective going to a wing. Dubinsky?

OtherOne81 | 06/29/08, 03:04 PM

The artice says they agreed in "principle", Its a done deal. They wouldnt have reported it if it wasnt true.

As for Sundin going to the Rangers........it doesnt make any sense. They need wingers. Not centers. Wah.

bostongm | 06/29/08, 04:03 PM

THANK YOU BOSTOMGM.

WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111

OtherOne81 | 06/29/08, 04:25 PM

You're welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111

Teehee. Hhahahhahaa.

bostongm | 06/29/08, 04:39 PM

Just hope he does not land in Detroit I dont see it being a good fit

IRISH99 | 06/29/08, 04:52 PM

He's coming. He's going. He's staying. He's leaving. He likes the Habs. He doesn't like the Habs. Maybe it's Detroit. Maybe it's not!

Is Matts Sundin going through meno*pause?

DCruiser | 06/29/08, 05:04 PM

Sick of you, we are all getting, Mats. Wearing thin, your little games are. Losing even more respect, you are.

YODA | 06/29/08, 05:46 PM