Alas poor Yorick, Mats Sundin continues to dodge the slings and arrows and blah blah blah.
Hockey's Hamlet (or hockey's Brett Favre, for the less-literarily inclined) still can't make up his mind whether he wants to make $10 million playing for the Canucks, miss the playoffs playing for the Leafs, betray his loyal fans by jumping to the Habs, surprising everyone by signing with one of the three other teams allegedly interested or surprise no one by retiring.
That link is a few days old now, but it's pertinent because Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford has said he believes a salary-dumping trade on defense hinges on the trickle-down effect from Sundin's decision.
At this rate, if the Canes really are waiting on Sundin, Peter Karmanos might as well cut a check for the full $50 million. And Frantisek Kaberle, the player most likely to be traded, can go ahead and refinance.
Luke has worked for The N&O since 2000. He covered the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL before becoming a sports columnist in August 2008. A native of Evanston, Ill., he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He can be reached at 829-8947 or 
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Maybe the ghost of Ted
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 08:25 — figaroMaybe the ghost of Ted Lindsay will appear to Sundin to give him some guidance (another Hamlet reference - you started it, Luke).
Really it should be the
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 11:31 — acidqueenReally it should be the ghost of Borje Salming--that Borje is still alive, of course, is beside the point. ;)
(and, of course, Sundin--and Salming--are Swedes and not Danes. But Luke still gets full marks for the Hamlet analogy)
Stretch! YAWN!
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 08:25 — Anonymous (not verified)Stretch! YAWN!
I don't think......
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 07:42 — Anonymous (not verified)I don't think it has dragged on too long.... yet.
I think it seems to have gone on forever just because of the trade rumors that surrounded his name all season.... and then when it came down to the wire he enacted his no-trade clause which led at least a few people to believe that he wanted to retire in a Leaf's sweater. And now that he has not made an announcement the same people who made the assumptions are baffled by all of it while the man himself is probably just enjoying his summer..... Nobody really knows.
I wonder if he is sitting at his home thinking to himself: "man... I could really screw the Hurricanes by waiting until the last minute and then they will NEVER get to trade that Frank Kaberle chump...."
I doubt it.... but it was fun to think.
And for my money.... I'd take the 10 million bucks and live in Vancouver for a year....
OK...
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 04:20 — johnnyg (not verified)So its only 8/7, 38 days after the free agency period opens and everyone thinks he is waiting too long? He is deciding on his career and future with the sport. He has also been a standup guy through the toronto press and essentially pushed out of the way by leafs managment. I feel he has earned every right to take his time and figure out what he needs to do with his life. If he hasn't decided by training camp then a problem begins.
Its the media who has demanded answers from him and you all are buying into it hook, line, and sinker. let the man decide his life on his own terms not yours.
OK...
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 08:53 — Robert Gilday (not verified)The Leafs, and other teams, need to know what he's going to do. The sooner, the better. They need to make decisions based on whether or not a player intends to continue playing or retire. In the age of the "salary cap" you have to make decisions based on money. You can't just go out and buy every available free agent and more. Sundin's waffling affects other players and their future. Maybe the teams in question should tell his agent that they need a decision by a firm date. Force their hand a bit. Others like Sakic and Selanne just sit and wait for his decision Of course there isn't the drama associated with those two as there is with Sundin. Might have something to do with where they play.
It's none of sundins
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 12:31 — Anonymous (not verified)It's none of sundins concern if other teams are "waiting" for his descision.
Would it be better if Sundin decided 3 weeks ago? Yes, is it any of his concern that many teams are waiting for some sort of trickle down effect because of his situation? No, nor should it be.
luke
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 22:23 — Anonymous (not verified)did anyone ever pick on u in school cuz of ur name? just an honest question.
When will it end?
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 19:17 — Michael (not verified)This is getting riddiculous. I understand he needs time to think about it, but just get it over with. In my opinion, he should just reitire already. Mats Sundin isn't cut out for the NHL anymore. He isn't that good anymore and I'm not entirely sure why teams are fawning over him. He's past his prime. Save yourselves the trouble and don't offer him anything.
Matt Favre
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 18:50 — Robert Gilday (not verified)This man continues to be an annoyance. If you're going to use the toilet, use it already. If not, someone else needs it. Call me silly, but somehow I smell Detroit in this situation. that's if he really wants to have a shot at the cup. Of course if and when he signs, TSN won't have a reason to live. Just like ESPN when Favre's situation is decided.
According to nhlnumbers.com,
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 20:21 — atrioneAccording to nhlnumbers.com, Detroit only has $610K available. If he wants a 2 year deal, I guess he could sign cheap and then fill Hossa's slot next year. However, next year they have to deal with Zetterbert, Samuelsson and Franzen as UFAs besides Hossa.
According to
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 20:16 — Anonymous (not verified)According to nhlnumbers.com, Detroit only has $610K available cap room. They've got problems next year too, with Hossa, Zetterberg, Samuelsson and Franzen all UFAs. If Sundin wants to sign cheap this year and fill Hossa's slot next year they could do it, I guess, but I don't see a 2 year contract.