A recent telephone conversation between Mats Sundin and his North American agent P.J. Barry.
Barry: So Mats you’re sounding well.
Sundin: you too J.P.
Barry: I was hoping we could have a chat about where the summer has taken you.
Sundin: For sure. I had a great vacation in Barcelona. I just love the Spanish beaches. And the fishing is outstanding. Played a lot of golf. We’ve had a really good summer here. Josephine and I have spent a lot of time decorating our home.
Barry: I was thinking more about your hockey career. I got a call from Cliff Fletcher this week.
Sundin: Cliff is such a great guy. We go back a long way. I was so happy to see him come back to Toronto and think the changes he has made will turn around this team in the next 2 year. I hear Cujo is back.
Barry: So does that mean you are thinking about re-signing with the Leafs?
Sundin: I don’t know.
Barry: I also heard from Mike Gillis.
Sundin: I hear Mike is a great guy from teammates that have used him as an agent. They were really sorry to hear he had left the business. I know he doesn’t have management experience but don’t be surprised if Vancouver challenges in the West. Hey they got the best goalie in the world with Luongo. And that offer they made me was mind blowing.
Barry: So does that mean you are thinking about signing with the Canucks?
Sundin: I don’t know.
Barry: Glen Sather has sent me 5 or 6 text messages this month on updates.
Sundin: I am really in awe of that guy. He has done so much for the game. Look at all those Stanley Cups. The great players he has coached over the years. You could learn a lot from a guy like that. And New York is such an exciting city to play and live in. It sort of reminds me of Toronto but bigger.
Barry: So does that mean you are thinking about signing with the Rangers?
Sundin: I don’t know.
Barry: I ran into Bob Gainey last weekend playing golf. He asked if anything was happening.
Sundin: Hey Bob is such a great guy. I had some awesome discussions with him in June. Can you believe the young talent he has put together? I really enjoyed playing Montreal last season. It’s scary to think what they might do this year.
Barry: So you have decided to sign with Montreal?
Sundin: I don’t know.
Barry: Well August is over in a few days and training camps are opening next week.
Sundin: Hey I got to run over to Pottery Barn with Josephine. Give me a call some time next month. It was great talking to you.
Barry: Take care. Bye.
12 years ago
