Way too much money for Sundin, what in the hell is Gillis thinking.

I hope Sundin goes elsewhere.

Posted by PuckHound61 from Speckville USA on 07/01/08 at 01:35 PM ET

Garrioch, eh?

Posted by HockeyJoe from NY on 07/01/08 at 01:35 PM ET

Right, like HockeyJoe said… Garrioch, eh?

If it is true that they made this offer, it’ll tell us if Sundin just wants money, or wants to win a Cup.

Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson's ice cream truck on 07/01/08 at 01:37 PM ET

Just depends who is more nuts: Garrioch or Gillis? I can’t quite decide…

Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 07/01/08 at 01:39 PM ET

If they do pay him $10M on a multi-year contract, they have to change the team’s name to the CaNuts!

Verification word: floor19. And I’m guessing Stevie Y is on the floor right now laughing his ass off at this offer.

Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 07/01/08 at 01:43 PM ET

We certainly know that Garrioch is more reckless and only cares about getting a “scoop” and his name in bloggerville headlines.

If someone else with a reputation to uphold reports this, then I’ll buy it.  ‘Til then Alanah, I think you can keep your Canuck senses about you.

Posted by HockeyJoe from NY on 07/01/08 at 01:43 PM ET

Indeed. And my opinion of Garrioch rumors isn’t a big secret...

Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 07/01/08 at 01:47 PM ET

When you look at how many teams could actually afford that type of contract, it has to be one of 4 locations...NY Rangers, Vancouver, LA, Florida, Colorado, Columbus, Buffalo, Atlanta and maybe Montreal...that being said, where would it make sense?  Montreal is looking to win now, and Sundin would definitely help, Rangers always look to make a splash, Vancouver needs to to add offence, but they need more than just a center.  Columbus needs to add a big C for Nash, and Sundin would be huge there, they also need to make the playoffs.  Atlanta needs to give Kovalchuk someone to play with, and Florida might want to replace Jokinen.  Of all of these situations, where would Mats like most to go to?  Well only he knows for sure, but we can debate it.  I think the best spot to win now, is Montreal.  Although, the lure of the big Apple could be to big to pass up.  Still, I like the idea of Atlanta, Florida, or Columbus to pull it off...they do need to get up to a minimum of $40 million in salary cap spent, and I think to give Sundin $10 million, while too much, makes more sense to me then a Avery at $4 million, which is what has been making the rounds in a deal for him to join the Leafs...should be interesting.

Posted by Puckhead on 07/01/08 at 01:51 PM ET

I started with 4 locations, but it turns out there are quite a few teams that could take on that contract, but that is only on paper…

Posted by Puckhead on 07/01/08 at 01:54 PM ET

But why would the Rangers need him as they just inked two centers for big money last year (Gomez and Drury).

Right now, Montreal seems to be the best fit for him if he wants to win now. Vancouver, while it would be appealing for Mats to possibly be slotted between the Sedins, but may require a position change to wing for either Mats or Henrik Sedin.

Posted by KingLundqvist30 on 07/01/08 at 02:06 PM ET

Sundin at that price would be just about the worst thing. Ever.

Posted by Mike from NYC on 07/01/08 at 02:09 PM ET

Nobody in the current CBA is worth that money.

That is crazy.

Posted by w2j2 on 07/01/08 at 02:59 PM ET

I would have rathered seen the ‘nucks put $10m/year on Hossa than on Sundin. Sundin is a spent force.. this is like the Messier deal all over again. :/

Posted by Nick from Burnaby, BC, Canada on 07/01/08 at 03:09 PM ET

That is more money than Crosby and Ovie make per season...in case you were wondering…

Posted by Bethany on 07/01/08 at 03:31 PM ET

I hear that argument all the time with UFA, but logic doesn’t come into it here...You have a chance to better your team, so if you have the money under the cap to spend, why not?  No compensation, no draft picks, just money.  I have a much bigger problem with the length of term for these deals.  The point is, when you see your division rival bulking up, you have no other choice in most cases, then to ramp it up.  The GM’s almost play keeping up with the Jones’ at this time of year.  In looking at it that way, what does it matter what Crosby or Ovechkin are making.  Look at what Huet just got...is he better than Martin Brodeur?  Look at what Brian Campbell just got, is he better than Nick Lidstrom?  You go out and address your teams needs, and lose your mind in the process…

Posted by Puckhead on 07/01/08 at 05:03 PM ET

He’s already decided to go to Detroit for $2 Million a year for one year to win a cup.  They’ll restructure contracts and still have room under the cap to sign another left winger.  It’s a done deal stop speculating.

Posted by udntgitit from Detroit on 07/31/08 at 05:36 PM ET