Jeff Merak and Dave Trafford discuss Mats Sundin

MATS SUNDIN IN A HOLDING PATTERN AS HABS GM BOB GAINEY PURSUES LEAF CAPTAIN

Mats Sundin has told reporters in Sweden that he's not about to make a decision on which time he might want to play for...until he makes a decision on whether or not he's going to continue his NHL career.

Yesterday, Canadiens GM Bob Gainey reportedly had a 30-minute conversation with Sundin -- his second since getting the green light from Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher to talk contract with the Leafs captain.

The Canadiens aren't the only term interested in the services of Sundin, who stands to become an unrestricted free agent July 1st. The New York Rangers are said to be making a full-court press on Sundin, although the Canadiens are the ones with exclusive rights to talk to him...for now, at least. And Sundin is reportedly quite warm to the idea of joining the Broadway Blueshirts.

(CJAD Montreal)

Jeff Marek
Hockey Night in Canada & Sirius - Heard on Thursdays on Toronto At Noon

Jeff joined Dave Trafford on Thursday to discuss the Sundin Situation.
Listen to Jeff and Dave discuss the possibile outcomes.
Originally Aired Thursday June 26th

Mats Sundin Records:

NHL

Currently holds the NHL record for most overtime goals (15, shared with Jaromir Jagr)
Ranked 22nd all time in career goals (552)
Ranked 34th all time in career assists (761) - tied with Chris Chelios and Bernie Federko
Ranked 30th all time in career points (1313)
First European hockey player to be drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft (1989 by the Quebec Nordiques)
Longest serving European captain of an NHL franchise in league history
First Swedish player to reach the 500 goal milestone
Most career points, goals and assists by a Swedish hockey player
Fastest overtime goal (6 seconds, tied with Alexander Ovechkin and David Legwand)
Only Swedish player to reach 1000 points

LEAFS

On November 27, 2007, in a game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sundin became the first player to score 400 goals for the Maple Leafs.
On October 11, 2007, in a game against the New York Islanders, Sundin passed Darryl Sittler as all time leader for career points and all-time goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Second player to record 20 goals in each of his first 16 seasons (shared with Marcel Dionne)
1st all-time in goals scored for the Toronto Maple Leafs
1st all-time in points scored for the Toronto Maple Leafs
2nd all-time in assists for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Most assists in a period by a Toronto Maple Leaf (3) (tied with Darcy Tucker and Matt Stajan)
Most consecutive games with at least one point to start the season (15)[11]

Awards and achievements

Swedish Champion in 1990.
First European born player to be drafted first overall in the NHL entry draft. (1989)
Named to the Elitserien World All-Star Team in 1991, 1992, 1994 and 1998.
Named to the World Championships All-Star Team in 1992 and 2003.
World Championships' Best Forward in 1992.
Named to the Canada Cup All-Star Team in 1991.
Named to the World Cup of Hockey All-Star Team in 1996.
Played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 (injured) and 2004.
Named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 2002 and 2004.
Named to the Olympic Tournament All-Star Team in 2002.
Achieved 500 goal plateau on October 14, 2006.
Achieved 1,300 points on February 5, 2008.
Awarded the "Mark Messier Leadership Award" in 2008