vancouversun.com - 12/19/2008
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In Vancouver right now, most hockey fans are decidedly buzzing about the signing of Mats Sundin by the Vancouver Canucks. But what of elsewhere? What are the New York and Toronto press saying about the deal? What is the blogosphere saying? For your perusal we offer a small sampling:"It's tough ...
sports.yahoo.com - 12/19/2008
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Stuck in traffic headed to the Capitals game,
and whaddya know: Mats Sundin is a Vancouver Canuck....
One-year deal, pro-rated $10 million salary; the Vancouver Sun reports that the salary will "likely earn in the neighbourhood of $5.5 million ...
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Sundin picks Vancouver over NY, Canucks fans' heads explode
pensionplanpuppets.com - 12/19/2008
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pensionplanpuppets.com —
Well, it looks like it is official:
Mats Sundin is a Vancouver Canuck . Naturally, the above...
reaction will not be universal. I got the news after just after I got home when I checked my e-mail only to find an explosive press ...
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The Ghost Of You Lingers
nypost.com - 12/19/2008
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nypost.com —
IN the end, Mats Sundin made like Woodward
and Bernstein following Deep Throat's advice. He followed the...
money. The 37-year-old free agent center followed the money to Vancouver, accepting a pro-rated $10 million deal from the Canucks instead of...
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NO SHOCK, SUNDIN FOLLOWED THE MONEY
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NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Rick Tocchet furious was officials, Wings put forth dominant performance and Brooks claims Sundin went for the money
IllegalCurve.com —
... help the Leafs on Thursday, as the team lost 8-5 at Boston.
The Blues just have so many youngsters in the line-up that it is tough to compete, as evidenced by last night’s loss to Washington. The Blues have now lost Eric Brewer for what might be the entire season. The Leafs goalies weren’t very good but neither was the team’s defense.
Apparently Mats Sundin will join the Canucks on December 28. Here are all the reactions to the Sundin signings. Mike Gillis is ecstatic to have the big ...
The Morning Skate: Sundin's Signing - Was It Love or Money?
Slap Shot —
... after the Canucks have gotten their man, of which we like No. 4: “At what point does Bob Cole chuck his microphone and mutter, ‘Christ…Sundin, Sedin…I do not need this.’” (Thanks to the KB for finding the ‘91 Entry Draft video on YouTube.) The Vancouver Sun also rounds up some other reactions from hockey writers and bloggers here . And also in the Sun, Cam Cole ...
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Sports | Sundin signs with Canucks
thestar.com 12/18/2008 — Jim Morris THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER – Mats Sundin has chosen the West Coast over the Big Apple. The free-agent centre signed with the Canucks today, ending months of speculation about where he would end up – or if he would even return to the NHL. ...
Mats Sundin signs with Vancouver Canucks
sports.espn.go.com 12/18/2008 — is a Vancouver Canuck. The 37-year-old free agent chose the Canadian club over the New York Rangers , agreeing to a deal for the rest of the season Thursday. "He's real happy to have made a decision," Sundin's agent J.P. Barry told ESPN.com Thursday ...
Mats Sundin Officially a Canuck!
totalprosports.com 12/19/2008 — Total Pro Sports - After six long months, all the doubts are over to what team he will be joining. Mats Sundin has officially agreed to a contract with the Vancouver Canucks . Mats Sundin main goal was to win a Stanley Cup, we don't understand how he will do this with the Vancouver Canuck. ...
Sundin Saga Finally Over
leafs.hockeyanalysis.com 12/19/2008 — Sundin signed with the Canucks. Finally.
I think if he wanted to play this season he should have taken the $20 million, 2 season offer when they first made it to him, rather than waiting until he was a PokerStar .
Either way… now we can all ...
Sports | Decision day for Mats Sundin tomorrow
thestar.com 12/16/2008 — Mark Zwolinski Sports Reporter Former Leafs captain Mats Sundin is expected to finalize his playing future as early as tomorrow. Sources in Sweden say his Swedish representative – Claes Elefalk – has told media in Stockholm to call tomorrow to learn ...
Mats Sundin: A Christmas Carol —
Bleacher Report - NHL 12/19/2008
O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Van-cou-ou-ver. Come and behold Him, Born the King of deciders; O come, let us have more of Him, O come, let us have more of Him, O come, let us have more of Him, Sundin the Swede. ...
Allan Muir: Sundin is no savior —
SI.com - NHL 12/19/2008
SI.com's Allan Muir says Mats Sundin at 37 isn't enough to give the Canucks a Cup, but he does bring advantages that will greatly benefit them in the long run.
Sundin Will Be Forgiven...Eventually —
Bleacher Report - NHL 12/19/2008
Sometimes I wonder weird things. Like, for example, if Mats Sundin watches South Park.
The reason I come to South Park here is because of an episode called "The Return of Chef", where Chef, once voiced by Isaac Hayes, returns to the show ...
