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nyrangersblog.blogspot.com - 12/19/2008
Sundin Signs With Canucks
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TSN is reporting that Mats Sundin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks that's pro-rated for $10 million. Here is Sundin's statement... "I am truly excited to be joining the Canucks," said Sundin in a team statement. "Once I made the decision to return to play a few ...
Sundin picks Vancouver over NY, Canucks fans' heads explode
sports.yahoo.com - 12/19/2008
Sundin picks Vancouver over NY, Canucks fans' heads explode
— sports.yahoo.com — 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 ... (more) Sundin picks Vancouver over NY, Canucks fans' heads explode

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The Ghost Of You Lingers
pensionplanpuppets.com - 12/19/2008
The Ghost Of You Lingers
— 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 ... (more) The Ghost Of You Lingers

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nypost.com - 12/19/2008
NO SHOCK, SUNDIN FOLLOWED THE MONEY
— 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... (more) NO SHOCK, SUNDIN FOLLOWED THE MONEY

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Pension Plan Puppets — ... signing. I'm sure this will be added to throughout the day as the West Coast wakes up) Orland Kurtenblog has 10 questions about the Sundin signing Waiting For Stan is in shock Canucks Corner thinks the salary cap is the big story The hocky guys out west may have missed it, but Miss 604 (really?) has her thoughts up on Mats From the Rangers: Rangers Blog says it's about the money (anyone noticing a trend?) Rangers Report has a ...

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