The Best of What's Still Around

Quickly... the stories that are still waiting to break.

Mats Sundin
If only Mats Sundin played football, then he would be on the cover of every sport section and sports website like Brett Favre. Next to Hossa Mats was probably number 2 on most teams offseason radars... and it showed. Within a day reports were being released that Vancouver had offered Mats a 2 year deal at 10 million per year (WHAT!!!?!?!?!?!??!?!). This pretty effectively removed several teams from the running. It is widely believed that the only two teams still vying for/having the cap space for Mr. Sundin's services are The Canucks and the team the Toronto Spare Parts...er Maple Leafs. Sundin says he will make his decision on August 1. Wherever he ends up, you will want to draft him. Unless he accepts the following deal:

Sundin to his hammock for the rest of his life for future considerations including but not limited to a steady stream of Swedish models.

Joe Sakic
Its Colorado or bust for Burnaby Joe. I have made no secret of my admiration for Sakic. He's a true sportsman. His commitment on the ice (19 seasons with the same organization) and off of it (married to his high school sweetheart with whom he has three kids) is something to be respected and admired. Oh and he's really really freaking good. Did you know Sakic is 9th all time in overall points in the NHL?

If he signs is he still fantasy worthy? God yes. Before his injury Joe was scoring at a point a game pace, and he is only one year removed from a 100 point season.

Brendan Shanahan
Old faithful himself, Shanahan is looking for one more NHL season. The teams interested are rumored to be many but the talk seems to be centering around a return to the Rangers for one final go. I think Shanahan is a fine signing by a team so long as they don't break the bank on him. He'll still chip in about 20 goals and shouldn't take away too much ice time from any young guns that are being developed. You however should be cautious when picking him for your fantasy team. Knee problems will limit the old one's ice time and likely take away his effectiveness on the man advantage. Be warned.