Sundin’s appearance next week could be his last at ACC.

When Mats Sundin skates at next week’s Festival Cup charity game, it could be the last time he plays at Air Canada Centre.

Bryan McCabe, in all likelihood, will be dealt to Florida immediately after his $2-million from the Leafs on September 1.

In other NHL news, the Senators deal Andrej Meszaros to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs NHL News

• Mats returns, McCabe gone Toronto Sun
• Sundin to skate in charity game Toronto Star
• Sundin to make temporary return Globe And Mail
• Sundin Considering Mid-Season Return National Post
• Sundin Circus Coming To Town FAN590
• Sundin headed to Toronto…for charity game TSN
• Sundin to play charity game next week CBC
• McCabe trade imminent Toronto Sun
• Tuesday likely trade day for McCabe Sportsnet

NHL News

• Meszaros off to Bolts Toronto Sun
• Lightning land Meszaros from Senators Ottawa Citizen
• Habs to retire Roy’s No. 33 – but it’s news to him CP
• Redden ready to be a Ranger Ottawa Citizen
• Sakic happy he took time to decide on future Faceoff.com
• Pandering to U.S. teams The Globe And Mail
• World Junior tournament Alberta bound The Globe And Mail

NHL News & Rumours

• Truth & Rumors SI.com
• Spector’s Trade Rumours Spector’s Hockey

Sundin to play in Festival Cup

The agent for Mats Sundin, J.P. Barry told the FAN590 that his client will participate in next week’s Festival Cup charity hockey game at Air Canada Centre.

The game, which is being played in support of Right To Play, is scheduled for Friday, September 5. Current Leafs Matt Stajan and Curtis Joseph, NHL stars Jason Spezza, Joe Thornton and celebrities Alan Thicke and Tim Robbins have also been confirmed as participants.

Earlier this summer, Sundin indicated that he would be making a decision on his playing future in the month of August, however his status remains unknown heading into the Labour Day weekened.

Links: SportsNet.ca | Right To Play

Waiting for Sundin’s Decision

The media reports that Mats Sundin may not finalize his decision to play or not play this season until after the season starts.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs NHL News

• Sundin’s decision likely on ice SLAM
• Unrestricted top names play waiting game Toronto Star
• Line combos: Northeast Division Sportsnet

Marlies & Leafs Prospects News

• Royals Sign Defensemen Patrick Wellar and Tyson Marsh OurSports Central

ExLeafs & Leafs Media News

• Stumpy’s kid gets attention SLAM
• Hit songs and huge saves Whig Standard

NHL News & Rumours

• Truth & Rumors SI.com
• Spector’s Trade Rumours Spector’s Hockey

Leafs Head Towards Camp With Many New Faces

CityNews provides a brief report on the Leafs heading to camp. Mats Sundin may not make a decision on his future before the end of August. Joe Bowen thinks Mats may retire. NHL.com takes a look at the Leafs prospects.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs NHL News

• Leafs Head Towards Camp With Host Of New And Old Faces CityNews
• Sundin decision may come during season Vancouver Sun,
• Waiting on Mats MapleLeafs
• McCabe for Van Ryn? Ottawa Citizen

Marlies & Leafs Prospects News

• Leafs Won’t Push Their Prospects Too Fast NHL
• Hayes putting past behind him NHL
• Wellwood ready for Leafs’ camp Windsor Star

ExLeafs & Leafs Media News

• Opportunity knocks for Bell SLAM
• Moose Sign Goaltender Todd Ford OurSportsCentral

NHL News & Rumours

• What an Act Hockey Journal
• Truth & Rumors SI.com
• Spector’s Trade Rumours Spector’s Hockey

Cliff Fletcher content with Leafs roster

Cliff Fletcher comments on the roster he has assembled for this season. Curtis Joseph is excited to be back. There are number of commentaries on Mats Sundin’s situation. The Leafs announce their Rookie Tournament Roster.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs NHL News

• Fletcher content with Leafs as camp nears TSN
• Joseph excited to be back National Post
• Sound Of Body, Steady Of Mind MapleLeafs
• What’s on Mats’ mind? Toronto Sun
• Gainey not optimistic about landing Sundin TSN
• Sundin ‘holding up’ NHL business Ottawa Sun
• The waiting game Sportsnet

Marlies & Leafs Prospects News

• Leafs Announce Rookie Tournament Roster MapleLeafs

NHL News & Rumours

• Pre-Training Camp NHL Forecast FAN590
• Truth & Rumors SI.com
• Spector’s Trade Rumours Spector’s Hockey

Jason Blake looks forward to a fresh start

Jason Blake feels “great” and is looking forward to the season after nearly a year has passed since his cancer diagnosis. There are a number of updates this morning on exLeafs Wellwood, O’Neill, Berard and Pat Quinn.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news recently:

Leafs NHL News

• Blake looks forward to fresh start Toronto Sun
• All You Need Is Two FAN590

Marlies & Leafs Prospects News

• Langdon excited about pro chance Tonawanda News
• Finding their ‘hockey mode’(Giliati) SunJournal

ExLeafs & Leafs Media News

• Just hoping to get ‘well’ Vancouver Sun
• Cuma ‘rooting’ for Quinn Ottawa Sun
• Former Cane may come full circle News & Observer
• Flyers invite Berard to camp Toronto Star

NHL News & Rumours

• Truth & Rumors SI.com
• Spector’s Trade Rumours Spector’s Hockey

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