Mats Sundin As A Montreal Canadien Slim: Plan B Rumors, Options and Suggestions

It sure feels good to be writing about hockey again! I would have preferred, however,  that my first post of the season on the Frozen Ponder, be one that welcomes Mats Sundin to "La Sainte-Flanelle."  But after all the optimism and speculation, it came down to Bob Gainey's realistic and home-hitting comments late yesterday afternoon: "It's hard to be optimistic. We haven't had much contact with him. It appears he's not interested. He hasn't asked many questions about the organization." 'Nuff said. If the usually tight-lipped, "never let 'em see your hand" Gainey is going so far as to voice his opinion of the situation, it means we might as well brace ourselves for his afore-mentioned "Plan B." Many internet rumors are speculating on trade scenarios, with teams such as Anaheim, Chicago and Philly possibly lightening the Habs' salary-cap load. Martin Havlat has been bandied as an example, if you can accept that he's often injured. He is an almost a point-per-game guy, scoring ... (link)