As reported by us on The Rumour Mill earlier today:
- Mats Sundin rumours have surfaced today once again. Boston, Detroit, Chicago and LA are apparently the teams in the hunt. Names coming to the other way have been Frolov, Visnovsky, Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Visnovski, Ruutu, Khabibulin, Leetch, Raycroft and Samsonov(if a long term deal could be worked out). This is something to watch as the deadline approaches.
Dealing Sundin would free up some cap room for the Leafs, and would show that they are rebuilding, but still trying to be competitive. Those are some big names Toronto could get in return, and if a young guy like Zetterberg, Datsyuk or Ruutu could be had for Sundin, I think JFJ needs to pull the trigger.
One of the biggest players that could hit the UFA market this summer is Joe Sakic. I spoke with a source today that is close with Calgary, and he has been told that Iginla has talked to Sutter about the possibility of the Flames getting Joe Sakic. Iginla and Sakic are currently playing together on the Olympic teams, and have played well together for Canada in the past. Calgary has always been missing that #1 centre, and Iginla would love for Sutter to find a way to bring Sakic to Calgary. Though it is unlikely a trade will happen that would bring Sakic to Calgary before the March 9th deadline, if Sakic does make it to UFA status on July 1st, Calgary may be the front runner to land him.
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