Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks to NHLSourcesSay on Twitter: Mats Sundin to the Wings is "really" heating up, i am told Holland will likely go hard after him. He posted that ten minutes ago. Here's that guy's website: http://www.hendrickshockey.com/ He seem to have had some inside tracks on rumours recently (Tangay for example), so he seems like he could be credible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings Fan in Aves Country 1 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks to NHLSourcesSay on Twitter: He posted that ten minutes ago. Here's that guy's website: http://www.hendrickshockey.com/ He seem to have had some inside tracks on rumours recently (Tangay for example), so he seems like he could be credible. for what it's worth...Eklund mention it today, too http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/Rumo...ur-Team/1/22313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 I'll be very disappointed if this happens. If it were going into the 2007-08 season, then I would've wanted Mats. Coming off half a season, injured and ineffective in the postseason, and pretty much forgotten in the hockey world, for anything more then 1.5 it's a waste. Mats is not the impact, decently physical big man anymore, he's pretty much Lang with a better slap shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Coming off half a season, injured and ineffective in the postseason If anything I thought he looked a lot better during the post-season. I even remember a play where he looked like "the old" Mats. I'd still prefer the Wings spend the money on a grinder/defensive forward, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Isn't this in the rumors section? Same Twitter link and all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 I'll be very disappointed if this happens. If it were going into the 2007-08 season, then I would've wanted Mats. Coming off half a season, injured and ineffective in the postseason, and pretty much forgotten in the hockey world, for anything more then 1.5 it's a waste. Mats is not the impact, decently physical big man anymore, he's pretty much Lang with a better slap shot. you'd rather have a grinder than Mats Sundin?!? grinders can come from GR, Mats Sundin is one of the best players of this generation. Sure he had an off year by his standards but i think the fact that he joined more than halfway through the season had a lot to do with his troubles. He didnt have training camp and preseason to gel with his linemates, he was just tossed in there. Plus he had a very good postseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 If anything I thought he looked a lot better during the post-season. I even remember a play where he looked like "the old" Mats. I'd still prefer the Wings spend the money on a grinder/defensive forward, though. I know what play your referring to, when Mats grabbed a lose puck at center ice, flew down the wing and fired a slapper top shelf. That was from what I saw of Mats, one of his only positives. I'd probably re-grow my love for Mats if he did come here, but I dont believe this is the option. And I'm also with you, I want a grinding player to join the Wings, not skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Maybe starting in Sweden can help his decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,132 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 For a Cool Million sign him up! Still leaves room to maybe get another UFA for around $1M... He'd have to wear #31. Grinding forward can be in the form of Peca, Grier or Malhorta. They may settle on McGRath or Oulahen for that too... Look at it this way, if Sundin DID sign for $1M you'd be trading Sammy to Vancouver for Sundin & $250,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 hes not gonna sign for 1million, its gonna at least be 2.5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Mats Sundin to the Wings is "really" heating up, i am told Holland will likely go hard after him. If the talks are "heating up," wouldn't that imply Holland IS going after him really hard... not WILL LIKELY?? Sounds like BS. Edited July 28, 2009 by The Nephilim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 The rumor is 3 years, $16.5 million. Excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 hes not gonna sign for 1million, its gonna at least be 2.5 $2.5 million seems a bit high for a 39 y/o on the decline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 $2.5 million seems a bit high for a 39 y/o on the decline. Rangers will sign him for $4M for that reason alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 The rumor is 3 years, $16.5 million. Excellent. I take it you're joking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 The rumor is 3 years, $16.5 million. Excellent. 3 years for a 38 year old guy that couldn't even decided if he wanted to play until the season was half gone? No thanks. Plus where the hell are we gonna get the money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 I take it you're joking. Id like to see any of this on a different site to be honest.. Anything Eklund repeats cant be credible.... If these numbers about 3 years 16 mill are true...is there a link or a source for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Get it done, Kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Rangers will sign him for $4M for that reason alone. Rangers can have him. I expect Holland to find the missing piece at camp.... which will come at a much, much cheaper price. Wings don't need 30-40 goal scorer, they need to play overall better team defense. They were sloppy when they had Hossa. I liked the 2007/08 team better than the 2008/09 team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 I take it you're joking. Yes, sir. My apologies. Meant to use one of the faces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jujudrum2 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2009 I'm chatting with these guys right now. One from Hendricks Hockey and another from Hockeybums. Good guys and very knowledgable. I encourage You to visit each site often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted July 29, 2009 for what it's worth...Eklund mention it today, too http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/Rumo...ur-Team/1/22313 Rumour automatically becomes false as soon as Eklund mentions it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted July 29, 2009 Rangers will sign him for $4M for that reason alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) AGAIN! NO HITLER WITH MY HOCKEY DISCUSSION!!! and also, Sundin to the wings AGAIN? again, for less than 1.5m and less than 2yrs, bring em do SOMETHING KENNY THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!! Edited July 29, 2009 by ltgator333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
