The reports today about Sundin's career-threatening injury makes me very suspicious. Leaf management and the Sundin camp were quick to refute the claim. So where did the rumour come from? My only guess is that someone is out to sabotage the negotiations. But the target is not Sundin but rather Ferguson.
My guess is that another power struggle is underway in the Leaf organization and Ferguson may be caught in the middle. The allegation that Ferguson is about to sign a seriously injured player is an attempt to embarrass the manager. Remember in the past Cliff Fletcher, Mike Smith, Ken Dryden and Pat Quinn were all victims of behind the scene executive battles. This might be just another one in development. Stay tuned!
12 years ago
