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 Sundin edges closer to return after physical
Sundin edges closer to return after physical
globesports.com — 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. ... (more) Sundin edges closer to return after physical
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
Teams still lined up for Sundin
Teams still lined up for Sundin
slam.canoe.ca — The Leafs say they have had no contact with Sundin since his visit to Toronto for a... charity game in early September. If Sundin wants to go to a contender, it is more likely that he will look elsewhere. (more) Teams still lined up for Sundin
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Mats Sundin sparks another round of rampant speculation
Puck Daddy — ... , as you know -- quotes Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson as saying he believes Mats will return to the Toronto: "Mats has Maple Leafs tattooed all over his body." Wait, even down ... awkward. ...

Hockey Talk Via The Maven
KK Hockey — ... much hush-hush but one of the hockey world’s foremost agents is locked in a very nasty dispute with a prominent former client. If the story – no names at the Café Discreet – headlines will be big! … • How much pressure is being imposed on Dale Tallon? Every aspect of Blackhawks development – TV, marketing, ticket sales, etc. – has grown under the Rocky Wirtz-John McDonough leadership, except on the ice.... many more NHL bits…

Time for a Mainstream Media beatdown: The Fischler Report
Chuqui 3.0 — ... and the accuracy of bloggers and things like that, I find myself in that rare position of doing a major beat down of a major "real" writer, the esteemed Stan Fischler. Why? Because he made it SO DAMN EASY and tempting. One can only wonder if after seeing this column, he'd be allowed in the Oiler press box (we won't ask about "welcome", that's way too easy to play with). Answer: of course he is, which only shows that these standards are subjective... New England Hockey Journal | NHL | The Fischler Report | Welcome Mats: ...

Afternoon Delight: Behind the Scenes
IllegalCurve.com — ... Stan Fischler with all kinds of news and notes from around the league. I always enjoys Fischler’s insight and tidbits into the game. ...

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nydailynews.com 12/14/2008 — Mats Sundin wound up getting his money's worth Saturday night. Now it's time to see whether the Rangers will seek their money's worth from him. The Rangers showed him exactly how they like to operate - nurse a low-scoring game into a shootout, then ...
Friday Five: Mats Sundin
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Mats Sundin Interview
kuklaskorner.com 1/7/2009 — I finally got my first interview with Mats Sundin who graciously agreed to chat on video while preparing for his imminent return to the NHL this week. This was his first interview with a hockey blogger which might be what led us to discussing ...
Commentary: Mats not welcome anymore
torontosun.com 11/4/2008 — Sundin has shown a lack of respect for his former team and teammates, his fans, and for those teams that have made serious bids to sign him. Declare your intentions immediately, sir, and set a return date. Or just quit.
Chats with Mats
torontosun.com 11/27/2008 — The Maple Leafs hope to sit down face to face with Mats Sundin in Los Angeles on Sunday or Monday to talk about the possibly of him returning to the club.
Breaking news on Mats Sundin!
habsinsideout.com 10/10/2008 — This just in, from Habs fan Harry Breen.
So I Met Mats Sundin
hfboards.com 12/17/2008 — Like the title says, I won an online poker tournament at PokerStars where the top few runners won a package to go to New York City for a few days at a hotel in midtown, hang out, and have dinner and see a game in a suite in the Garden with Mats ...
Wilson's shootout swap comes up short for LeafsBoston.com -- Hockey news 10/22/2008
The stats supported Toronto coach Ron Wilson's decision to send his backup goalie in for the shootout. The results just didn't agree.
Ron Wilson Got Emilio On The MindBleacher Report - NHL 10/22/2008
I know the idea of replacing the starting goaltender with a cold goalie for the shootout seems like a good concept at first, but doesn't it seem a little familiar? I know! I remember now, Coach Bombay did it against Iceland! Yeah, he replaced ...
Toronto Maple Leafs' Rebuilding Progressing NicelyBleacher Report - NHL 10/22/2008
Judging by what I've seen so far this season, Ron Wilson and his boys may be a lot closer to being truly competitive than most might realize. In the few games so far in this early season, there has been a lot to like about this team. The team has ...
Mats Sundin has physical, takes first step toward NHL returnLatest Sporting News Articles for NHL 10/23/2008
TORONTO (CP) -- Mats Sundin has taken the first step toward a return to the NHL. Sundin, a 37-...
Mats Sundin to the Vancouver Canucks?Bleacher Report - NHL 10/23/2008
Mats Sundin has begun taking the first steps back to the NHL. Where the former Leaf captain plays is as yet unannounced. Philadelphia and  Anaheim won't need him anymore if he returns in a month. The Rangers look good without him. Montreal ...