Archive - September, 2008

2008-09 NHL season will start without Mats

September 4, 2008 in Daily Round-Up 0

Mats Sundin speaks to reporters in Stockholm, Sweden, stating that he will not make a decision on his immediate future prior to the start of the season.

Legendary Ottawa 67′s coach Brian Kilrea announces that 2008-09 will be his final year behind the bench.

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

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CBC.ca: Season will start without Sundin

September 3, 2008 in Miscellaneous 4

Mats Sundin spoke at a news conference in Sweden, stating that he will not make a decision on his playing future prior to the start of the 2008-09 season.

“I will not make up my mind before the season starts,” said the 37-year-old long-serving captain of the Maple Leafs. “That’s how I feel right now. Others have started playing in the middle of the season. If I would feel like retiring, I would say it.”

Sundin, an unrestricted free agent, is the Leafs’ all-time leading scorer. He compiled 78 points in 74 games last year.

Link: CBC.ca

McCabe deal done, while Mats remains on the fence

September 3, 2008 in Daily Round-Up 0

Bryan McCabe looks forward to a fresh start with the Panthers while his counterpart in yesterday’s trade, Mike Van Ryn, is eager to suit up for the Leafs.

Mats Sundin appeared on AM640 on Tuesday and (stop if you’ve heard this one before) looks like he’s no closer to deciding on retirement.

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

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McCabe deal made official

September 2, 2008 in Ex Leafs, Miscellaneous 0

The much anticipated trade of defenceman Bryan McCabe was finalized on Tuesday.

McCabe has been dealt from the Leafs to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Mike Van Ryn. Florida also receives Toronto’s fourth-round draft pick in 2010.

McCabe’s salary cap hit for the next three seasons will be $5.75 million even though the Panthers will only have to pay him $4.15 million per season on the deal that was front-loaded when it was signed in 2006.

29-year old Van Ryn, who is four years younger than McCabe, has two years remaining on his contract and will earn $3.35 million each season, but his cap hit is only $2.9 million.

Links: TSN.ca | TMLfans.ca discussion

McCabe trade expected to be finalized today

September 2, 2008 in Daily Round-Up 0

One of the worst-kept ‘secrets’ in hockey is expected to be revealed today with an official announcement of the trade between the Leafs and Panthers in which defencemen Bryan McCabe and Mike Van Ryn will swap uniforms.

TSN reports that the trade will also cost the Leafs an additional draft pick.

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

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McCabe is Florida-bound, but not until Tuesday

September 1, 2008 in Daily Round-Up 0

Bryan McCabe’s, $2-million bonus from the Leafs is paid out today. The reported trade to Florida in exchange for Mike Van Ryn is expected to become official tomorrow. McCabe’s daughter starts school in Florida on Tuesday.

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

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