It appears Mats Sundin will be traded prior to the NHL trading deadline set for 3pm on Tuesday. Sundin was approached by Toronto Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher and was asked for a list of teams he would be willing to waive his no trade clause. Of course Sundin has the ultimate power and can refuse a trade but that would be awfully selfish for Mr Mapleleaf.
Picturing Sundin in another teams jersey, oops I mean Reebok Edge uniform system is a strange thought (I know he played for Quebec) but that seems like centuries ago. Seeing the Leafs captain in another jersey would be almost as strange as seeing Chris Chelios in a Red Wings jersey, Raymond Bourque in an Avalanche jersey and Brian Leetch in a Maple Leafs jersey for the first time. Here's hoping that Mats makes the right decision for himself and the team and gets a chance at hoisting the cup this spring. By allowing Fletcher to deal him at the deadline he will also allow the Leafs to rebuild in a much faster manner. We'll see on Tuesday, its going to be an interesting day.
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