Mats Sundin Signs With Vancouver Canucks

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Listened to two interviews today; one with Mike Gillis and one with Mats Sundin. Both said the same thing -- that money was hardly discussed past the original offer and that Sundin actually offered to take less than the original money offer in order for Gillis to add an additional top six forward soon. They both also said that travel was never even discussed but that Sundin's biggest concern was not disrupting the Canucks dressing room. Sundin was also concerned about anyone who might have to be sent to the minors if he comes to Vancouver. The final thing was that Sundin has been impressed with the Canucks style of play this year and that was a big part of his decision. Sundin said that Vancouver was the best fit for him. Mike Gillis echoed all of this in a separate interview.

Just heard on Team 1040... Sundin took an 8.6 million per year salary, then pro-rated minus what he's missed of this season.

When you're only in it for the money, it's clear you'd offer to take less than what was originally offered.

Because 8.6 is a HUGE discount from 10 million

If you wanted to take less money in order to win, do like Paul Kariya did by signing something like a $1 million per year with the Avs in 03.

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Because 8.6 is a HUGE discount from 10 million

If you wanted to take less money in order to win, do like Paul Kariya did by signing something like a $1 million per year with the Avs in 03.

Yes, that worked out real well for Kariya.

That is exctly what Sundin is refering to in Mindfly's post when answering the question about taking less money in order to win the Cup. While that may be your plan, there are a lot of other players in the leauge with different plans than you winning the Cup even thought you took a pay cut to do it. Taking a pay cut only gaurantees that you will make less money, not win the Cup.