What Good Would Mats Sundin Do Now?

In the National Hockey League's version of the Brett Favre saga, new reports surfaced last week that indicated a possible Sundin return in mid-December. At this point in this merry-go-round story, one question begs to be answered: Does anyone care anymore? True fans of hockey care. The Big Swede has spent the better part of the last two decades dazzling fans on the ice and being ever so gracious off of it. In a society dominated by limousine crotch shots, bad boy celebrities, and airhead blondes, Sundin has always stood out for the right reasons. In the hockey hot bead that is Toronto, one can liken the media onslaught faced by Sundin on a daily basis to that which Paris Hilton would receive after a night of drunken debauchery. Always in the spotlight, and always under a microscope, Sundin was a true gentlemen. Endearing to Leaf fans across the world, Sundin's big smile on the ice and clever wit off of it provided fans exactly what they needed, night in and night out. Anyone who has watched ... (link)