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 Sundin edges closer to return after physical
Sundin edges closer to return after physical
TORONTO — 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 ...
Toronto still a preferred destination for Sundin
Toronto still a preferred destination for Sundin
globesports.com — 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. (more) Toronto still a preferred destination for Sundin
Welcome Mats
Welcome Mats
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Back to the drawing board again
rangers.lohudblogs.com — Three straight wins are apparently not enough to lock into anything at this early juncture, which explains... why Tom Renney was toying with new lines for tonight against Atlanta. Note the return of Chris Drury to wing alongside Scott Gomez and Markus ... (more) Back to the drawing board again

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Press review
Habs Inside/Out — ... have to allow fewer shots • Pierre Durocher of the Journal de Montréal on Marian Gaborik • Ryan O'Byrne inspired by Mike Komisarek • Pierre LeBrun on Gaborik, GMs meeting  • Scott Burnside on the NHL's best (including Koivu-Tanguay-Latendresse) and worst lines in the early going  • Highest payrolls (Canadiens are 10th)  • Second Toronto team would be good for hockey  • Mats Sundin prepping for a comeback  • George Gillett and Tom Hicks  ready to sell ...

Mats Sundin sparks another round of rampant speculation
Puck Daddy — We find it no coincidence that news leaked about Mats Sundin beginning a "rigorous period of training to continue his hockey career" on the same day a Swedish hockey game was delayed with a shower of sex toys. Who knew the fear of getting walloped by a projectile dildo was all we needed to get Mats back in the NHL? The Globe & Mail broke the news early this morning that the 37-year-old former Toronto Maple Leafs captain is on the comeback trail. Again. Or for the first time. We've honestly lost count. From the Globe: ...

Sundin Preparing To Train
KK Hockey — ... 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. continued

Sundin eyes a December return
The Hockey Herald — via Globe and Mail: 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 ...

Here comes Mats
From The Rink — Surprise, surprise — Mats Sundin's getting back on the horse and getting physical. Soon, he'll be in an NHL lineup near you. And the interesting tidbit about all of this is that the longer he sits, the more teams will be able to fit his sure-to-be gaudy salary under the cap. Let's say Sundin's going to command about $8-million as a full-season salary. There are 187 days in the NHL regular season when it comes to pay salaries, and they're calculated on a per-day basis. If Sundin comes back on Jan. 1, there will be 102 days remaining in ...

Mouat assesses discusses nuts and bolts of potential Sundin-to-Detroit scenario
Snapshots — ... indicated that Sundin might be available for as little as $2 million, pro-rated for the season. Assuming that Tim Wharnsby of the Globe ...

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