Secondly, I wasn’t insinuating that there are guys sitting around scratching their asses (in fact, Sundin is the only notable one I can think of who fits that group). I more meant through trade routes, as in we’ll never know what offers came Gillis’s way that he couldn’t act on because he kept the door open for Mats. That dates back to July 1st so I find it hard to think he didn’t have something come his way. I’m curious what those were and if the return would have been better then the half year we’ll get from Mats. I think that’s a fair question and moreover that’s the cap era for you. You have to be really wise with what you do, otherwise you end up like the Rangers.

A agree with you that this team isn’t a serious cup contender with Sundin in there. He certainly helps, but they need a lot more. I can’t believe I am about to write this, but they need more Wellwoods and less Pyatts, more Kesler and less Berniers. i can’t see any of these guys really becoming a Johan Franzen type player that is so crucial in the post season.

If you feel Mats is a great rental, short term fit, maybe you’re right. I don’t know yet (how can any of us until he gets on the ice?). I know philosophically speaking I loathe this sort of thing. Depending on how the season pans out I don’t see him coming back either but the hidden silver lining may be other free agents see this team is real, the GM is real and it’s that much desirable to come here (and secondly it sends a message to Luongo to re up). So I see a lot more secondary type benefits to having Sundin here. But anything else I think I need to see what he does out there.

But hey, what the hell do I know?!