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Sundin takes less to help Canucks

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For months, it seemed Mats Sundin was thinking only of himself. Turns out he was thinking about the Vancouver Canucks, too. After it looked to nearly everyone in the National Hockey League that the Canucks were getting played like a trout by Sundin, Vancouver landed its biggest fish in more than a decade when the 36-year-old Swede agreed to a one-year contract Thursday afternoon. Sundin is so eager to help the Canucks win, he accepted a deal for less than the $10 million Vancouver had originally offered, allowing the team to save enough money under the salary cap to add another impact player this season. Neither side would confirm that Sundin's salary is the $9 million range, but player agent J.P. Barry conceded his client voluntarily accepted less than the $10 million Canuck general manager Mike Gillis pitched per season when NHL free agency opened on July 1.

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December 20, 2008  07:17 AM ET
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He signed you b*****ds. We don't care how much he's making. No more Sundin.

December 20, 2008  07:21 AM ET
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They saved this photo until now?

December 20, 2008  10:56 AM ET
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6 months of NHL's version of "The Bachelor" and they still can't let it go. At least they've found a 3rd picture to run!

December 20, 2008  01:38 PM ET
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A new picture. When is the guy going to actually play? Until then, we have nothing to discuss about him.

December 20, 2008  01:51 PM ET
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BARF!!!

December 20, 2008  04:47 PM ET
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The Canucks just got a whole lot better.

December 20, 2008  08:43 PM ET
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Yep he took a pay cut. One less million? Now who can they sign...Foresberg?

December 21, 2008  12:11 AM ET
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Originally posted 04:47 PM ET  12.20 by Bobs your Uncle

The Canucks just got a whole lot better.

Yes... they improved. But, a whole lot better is a stretch. Vancouver needs more than just Mats Sundin to contend for a Stanley Cup. First of all... If Roberto Luongo's groin injury doesn't get better soon... they could be in a lot of trouble. For hockey players and especially goalies... groin injuries take the longest to mend.

 
December 26, 2008  02:35 PM ET
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WHO GIVES A RAT'S BUTT!

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