Sundin as a playoff rental?

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Pierre LeBrun of sportsnet.ca provides a bit of speculation regarding the “sizzling play” of Mats Sundin.

Sundin who is off to a fantastic start is presently playing on a team that is playing like it will not make the playoffs once again. The speculation is that it may be possible that Mats Sundin is traded at the deadline as he is a UFA at the end of the season. This report does mention that He wants to be part of a winning team in Toronto however one would have to believe that he may be able to contribute to the Leafs by closing out the season with a different team only to return to the Leafs to start next season.

Part of the speculation has arisen due to the recent report that indicates that Forsberg may retire. “He’s the perfect rental.”

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http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2007/11/05/lebrun_column/