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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.

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.

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

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. ;-)

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

Detroit is probably gonna stick with the exact same line-up next year, so I doubt Sundin goes there. He probably won't go to Montreal because of the rivalry with Toronto. I don't see him signing with the Panthers, throwing away his chances of a cup. I also don't think he goes to the Rangers. I think he stays in Toronto.

Sundin going to NYR reminded me of the time when Guy LaFleur signed with the Rangers when he was wearing that piece. Does he still wear that wig?
Bobby Hull's piece is even worse!!

Whatever Yoda, he has earned the respect that he gets!

Air time is another subject. THe person talking about Mats Sundin the least is Mats Sundin.

(Hint, Hint)

Mmmm...,Maybe Sundin will actually stay in T.O. It''s never been mentioned before that he's ever had an interest for Montreal, Detroit, nor any other team, let alone one of the small market teams. Sundin, probably one of the most unarguably talented Leaf's players, all ready has lot on his plate, and frankly speaking, Although, I do question Gainey's interest in Sundin, it's almost a "step" backwards, instead of forwards. He's already doing a marvelous job in rebuilding one the most storied franchises in the NHL. Sure, he'd be a great at a role as player/teacher, but for how long, But then again look at another Leaf's great, Dougie GIlmour, I think he did really well, during his tenure in Habs' ville!! Who knows, perhaps Sundin needs to relook at his future in the NHL, and not just with the Leafs.

I agree.

But he might retire, too!

Nobody seems to think that is an option, but he has mentioned it for 3 years now.