Selanne picture clouded by Sundin

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Selanne return somewhat dependent on Sundin?
Published 8/20/2008 by Richard at IllegalCurve.com
... The dominos fall like this: Assuming Selanne will return for a 16th season, the Ducks can’t construct his contract until they free up salary cap space, presumably by shedding defenseman Mathieu Schneider and his $5.5 million contract. But suitors for Schneider hinge on what teams are left out of the race to sign Sundin. That is, assuming Sundin decides to play this season. Read the entire entry from Ducks Blog here. I’m not so sure I agree with this assessment.  The teams in the ...

Only 25 more sleeps
Published 8/21/2008 by Mike Boone at Habs Inside/Out
... And Ducks Blog says the future of Teemu Selanne hinges on Sundin because once the big guy decides what he's doing and where he's going, Anaheim will be able to deal Mathieu Schneider to free up cap space for Selanne. ...

NHL Teams: 'We'll Take Sundin or Schneider. Whoever Fits into the Uniform'
Published 8/22/2008 at PuckUpdate
... The OC Register Ducks blog had an interesting bit of logic, saying the Ducks ability to unload defenseman Mathieu Schneider depends on where Mats Sundin goes. In other words, if a team grabs Sundin, they probably don't have the cap space for Schneider. But if I'm not mistaken, Schneider and Sundin play different positions. I don't think any of the teams interested in Sundin are trying to decide between him and a top-four defenseman. And I can't imagine if five of the six teams don't get Sundin, they'll decide to take Schneider, like some kind of human ...