Is Mats Sundin Playing Tonight?
January 7, 2009
Total Pro Sports - After an 8 month layoff, Mats Sundin is finally ready to play on Wednesday night. Sundin said Tuesday that barring any setbacks, he will play Wednesday night against Edmonton at Rexall Place.
"I think I am ready and I am anxious to play, of course. I'm looking forward to getting back playing the game but, at the same time, I want to make sure I'm ready physically so I can stay in the lineup" -Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin skated between Kyle Wellwood and Mason Raymond the last three practices. Mats also traveled with the team later in the day to Edmonton, according to the Vancouver Sun, he also participated in 5-on-4 and 5-on-3 drills.
Mats Sundin: A Ranger or Canuck?
December 16, 2008
Total Pro Sports - Many hockey experts believe that Mats Sundin will be back on skates come Christmas, but does Mats even know where he's going? We know he likes to play poker and recently signed on to play with Team Poker Stars as an International Celebrity Ambassador.
Sources out of Toronto and the Fan 590 radio station say that he will sign with the New York Rangers some time this week, claiming he has a verbal agreement with G.M. Glen Sather. This has also been reported by another reliable source from 103.5 another station owned by Rogers Communication in Toronto.
Other sources revealed that he just rejected a deal from the Philadelphia Flyers estimated at about 2 years, $16 million and another deal from the Chicago Blackhawks. Money terms of the Blackhawks deal were not released. Many believe that he does not know where he's going yet, but has narrowed it down to the Vancouver Canucks, or the New York Rangers.
The Glass Man Wants $10 Million!!!!
October 31, 2008
Total Pro Sports - You ask, who is the "Glass Man"?..........Would you pay a "Glass Man" $10 million a year if you knew he has had a history of past injuries? Is he really worth a $100 Million investment for a company?
If you haven't guessed yet, The Glass man is Marian Gaborik of the Minnesota Wild.
Why is his nickname "The Glass Man", you ask? Compare glass to Marian Gaborik, very delicate and easily breakable. Do you see the similarities?
Since the 2003-2004 season Marian Gaborik has played 65 games twice, 77 games once, 48 games once and now this season, with only a month of hockey, Marian Gaborik has only played 2 games. He always seems to be injured, but manages to put up some big statistics while playing in only a few games.
Senators Looking To Make Moves
October 27, 2008
Total Pro Sports - Reports out of Ottawa, have the Senators looking for a puck moving defenceman like the Vancouver Canucks, Mattias Ohlund. They are also shopping around looking for a goalie, no reports on who they might be interested in.
Bryan Murray often receives phone calls for there top players, Dany Heatley, Jason Spezza, Antoine Vermette, Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov. Unless the deal is right and in favor of the Sens there is no chance the Senators will trade any of these players.
"It appeared, at the moment, that nobody is any hurry to make many moves. When you get to the 10-game mark, you'll probably get a little more interest in talking," said Murray. "
Sundin Still Interested In Toronto
October 25, 2008
If Mats Sundin decides to resume his NHL career this season, he won't limit his options to Stanley Cup contenders.
A source close to Sundin said yesterday the 37-year-old free-agent centre still has strong interest in returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 14th season.
Sundin has been intrigued by the Leafs' youth movement and new head coach Ron Wilson's system, and will keep a watchful eye on how the team develops over the next few weeks.
Sundin had a physical exam in Toronto this week and soon will embark on a two-week conditioning stint in Los Angeles. He will then decide whether he will return to the NHL.
A source close to Sundin says the 37-year-old free-agent centre still has strong interest in returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 14th season.
A source close to Sundin says the 37-year-old free-agent centre still has strong interest in returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 14th season. (Shaun Best/Reuters)
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Several NHL clubs have been in contact with Sundin's agent, J.P. Barry, since the season began.
But no formal negotiations will start until Sundin gives his representation the green light.
"He hasn't committed to anything, including skating yet," Barry said. "I will be patient."
The longer Sundin waits, the more options he will have because more interested teams would have salary cap room for a prorated contract.
The Leafs made Sundin a one-year, $7-million (U.S.) offer that included a no-trade clause last July, and that offer remains on the table.
"No, there hasn't been any contact with him," Toronto general manager Cliff Fletcher said. "I hear he's started to train, but we haven't talked to him."
The Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers have expressed interest in Sundin's services.
The Leafs could use Sundin's offence, but would be mindful to stay with their plan to develop a young core of players through ice time in key situations
Read The Rest Of The Article: GlobeSports.com
Marian Gaborik Headed To Montreal?
October 23, 2008
Total Pro Sports - Reports out of Minnesota indicate the Montreal Canadiens are interested in All Star forward Marian Gaborik. Marian Gaborik has only played 2 games this year due to a lower body injury and has added 1 point.
If Marian can stay healthy this kid is a monster, last year he recorded 42 goals, 41 assists in 77 games. If the Habs can find a way to pick him up this would be huge for them and there Stanley Cup run. With a power play that is tops in the league, imagine adding Marian Gaborik to the mix.......Unstoppable.
Other reports coming out of Minnesota, indicate the Penguins are interested, but Minny is asking for Evgeni "Geno" Malkin straight up, the Oilers who are also interested in the Star forward. But Marian Gaborik wants out of Minny, do you actually think he will last long in Edmonton? Read more
Mats Sundin Ready After Physical
October 23, 2008
Total Pro Sports - You think Mats Sundin was gonna sit in his luxurious house in Sweden with his beautiful wife and play poker all day at Poker Stars. Yes your right he did sign on with Poker Stars as an ambassador to the game. But there is no way he can make guaranteed minimum $8 million a year on the felt, unless he wins the World Series Of Poker.
Mats is coming back to the NHL very soon, we will just all have to wait and see who that will be with. Lips are sealed and nothings getting out. Hopefully he doesn't make the wrong the decison and come back to the Leafs. Go to a contender where you can end your career on a high note, the Habs, Red Wings, or the Rangers are his best bet to win the Stanley Cup.
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Mats Sundin has taken the first step toward a return to the NHL.
The 37-year-old free-agent centre underwent a physical exam at a Toronto hospital yesterday — necessary to begin a rigorous period of training to continue his hockey career.
Sundin, who spent the past 13 NHL seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, returned to the city last week and soon is expected to travel to Los Angeles to begin a two-week on-ice training stint.
It is believed that after those two weeks are up, he will begin talking to NHL teams to determine the best fit for him. Mats Sundin underwent a physical exam at a Toronto hospital yesterday – necessary to begin a rigorous period of training to continue his hockey career.
Sundin said last month he won't decide on where he wants to play until he figures out whether he wants to return for an 18th NHL season. He wants to play only one more season, but could change his mind.
At the earliest, Sundin could return next month. But the longer he waits, the more options he would have as his contract would be prorated and therefore less of a burden to teams that have to unload salary to make room for him.
His agent, J.P. Barry, said recently that he believes Sundin will play in 2008-09, but not likely return until December. Barry said yesterday he "cannot comment at this time" about the situation.
Maple Leafs general manager Cliff Fletcher said he hasn't talked with Sundin since Sept. 5, when the Swede was in Toronto to participate in a charity hockey game. Fletcher said yesterday's physical was not set up through the Leafs.
Even though Fletcher has salary-cap room and has left the door open for a possible return by Sundin, the talented centre has several options.
For Sundin, who has scored 555 goals and 766 assists in 1,305 regular-season games with Toronto and the Quebec Nordiques, it is not about the money.
Instead, he desires a situation he's comfortable with. Otherwise, he would have signed the lucrative $20-million (U.S.), two-year offer the Vancouver Canucks tossed his way on July 1, when he became an unrestricted free agent.
"I expect other teams to get involved to complicate the situation [for Toronto and Vancouver]," one NHL GM said. "But I don't see any teams with any money to spend [and stay under the salary cap]."
The Canucks, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens have admitted their interest in Sundin in recent months.
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2 NHL Franchises In Toronto?
October 22, 2008
Total Pro Sports - Imagine having 2 NHL franchises in the city of Toronto? You may think this is funny, but it's reality. Reported by the Globe and Mail today, is that NHL governors have been talking and it was discussed possibly having 2 franchises in the city of Toronto or in Southern Ontario.
“Why shouldn't we put another team in the best and biggest market in the world?” one of several NHL governors who spoke with The Globe anonymously said of the Greater Toronto Area.
According to this governor, one idea floated is for prospective owner Jim Balsillie to be rewarded with an expansion team in Toronto after helping to restore financial ballast to the Nashville Predators.
“I've heard this exact scenario,” a second governor said. Source - theglobeandmail.com
The thought of adding another franchise in Canada's largest city and one of the largest hockey markets in the world, via expansion or relocation is an absolute joke. 2 NHL teams in Toronto? they are trying to rebuild the Leafs now.
GO MATS GO……T.O. Montreal?
October 17, 2008
Total Pro Sports - So here it is, my first blog on the exploding TotalProSports.com.
Now you ask, what is so important that I get off a comfortable leather couch, admist a gorgeous unit, in the 3rd period of a Penquins/Capitals game where the caps have tied it 3-3 in the third? The answer, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Leaf legend Mats Sundin.
So today I was at work in lovely downtown Toronto. My manager, who is pretty hot, was taking me on a counselling lunch at the fancy Bymark restaurant. As you now probably suspect, I see Toronto's captain Mats Sundin. Mats was looking good, in prime game shape. My first thought was the obvious, the guy is here to meet with Leaf brass and arrange his return to the line up. I was pretty jacked thinking the leafs will finally have the genuine superstar back and ready to make something out of nothing, also referred to as the Toronto Maple Leaf forwards. However, to my dismay I was quickly disappointed. To make a long story short the waiter at Bymark is a friend of my manager, and she revealed to us that the white chubby bald guy was not a Maple Leaf executive, instead he was a real estate agent discussing personal matters with Mats. That is the only factual information that I have, the rest is speculation, and Im thinking the worst. Mats Sundin is selling his house and will not play another game for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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