<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>AP - The Canadiens received permission from the Maple Leafs to speak with Toronto captain Mats Sundin, who becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1, according to an Associated Press report. Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher told The Canadian Press on Friday that the team had given its permission, but he had no other comment.</div> http://hockey.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi...h_leafs_sundin/ I respect him as a player but he is a Leaf and always will be.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>“Acquiring an experienced impact player like Sundin will not only help our younger players, but also allow us to better compete with the top teams in the league,” explained Gainey. “We’ve been patient and built our team through the draft. We’ve now reached a point where it’s time to bring in the right veteran players to get us where we want to be.”</div> http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app/?service...rticleid=366556 Smart man.
If he leaves, I won't be that sad. He was great for us, but it's time to go young. It was a great era Sundin...I wish you well.
and now the city that you've spent the most significant portion of your career with hates you. well done Mats.
