Mats Sundin Finally Makes His Big Decision!

After two weeks of hard deliberating and consultation with family and friends, superstar Mats Sundin decided to have blueberry pancakes for breakfast. This comes as a shock to media and ex-teammates, who figured Sundin for a apple and cinnamon kinda guy. Raspberry remains heartbroken by the news (she should have seen it coming).

Yes, Sundin has yet to make a decision as to whether he'll play in the NHL next season, and has a few teams (Canucks, Leafs, Canadiens) waiting with bated breath as he considers their offers. O NOES!!!

There are far too many people, it seems, that think that Sundin, like every other free agent piece of meat, should have signed a contract at midnight on July 1st. OMGZ, How could Sundin possibly not pounce on the first big contract like a horny dog?

A few examples for your viewing pleasure ...

Sportsnet.ca, who calls Sundin's decision process 'dithering'. Nice. Apparently, making snap decisions is the only way to go.

Jim Kelley, douchebag exemplar, goes off on Sundin for putting a wrench in team's off-season plans. As if it is Mats' fault for GM's not having a Plan B?

Mike Consentino of Sports Full Circle compares this to a "Soap Opera", and says Sundin will look worse than Brett Favre. If this is a "Soap Opera", where are the lurid affairs, shower scenes, and evil twins?

Even our old buddy Greg Wyshynski is questioning Mats Sundin's heart, despite the fact that Sundin is one of the grittiest players in the entire league! WTF?

This doesn't count the 100's of forum posts I've read chastising Sundin for his careful consideration.

Just for spite, I hope Mats Sundin decides to call a press conference tomorrow, just to tell the mediots that he'll need another month to make a decision on his future. Wouldn't that just give those overweight media morons fits? Seriously, I want some of these twits to stew for awhile.

I ask you a simple question: If you were in Mats Sundin's position in your real walk of life (lawyer, concrete pourer, Subway Sandwich Artist, etc), wouldn't you take the time to make the best decision for your happiness and your family?

Why is it that people in the hockey world think they deserve a quick decision from any particular player? Why should Sundin not have the luxury of time to do whatever the damn well he pleases?

Fact: Mats Sundin does not owe you, me, or the media anything. Sundin is a free agent commodity who can choose to sell his services to whomever he chooses at whatever time he sees fit. If you don't like that, suck a nut.

Fact: If a team is not willing to wait for Sundin, then that shuts a door for Mats. The guy obviously knows this, and is willing to take that risk.

Fact: The longer Mats waits, the longer he has to see which team fits in his ideal vision of where to play. Does Mats want to play for a real contender, or just milk the most money from the cow? Desperate GM's do desperate things.

Fact: Sundin doesn't need the NHL, nor does he need the money. Sundin could very well retire to a comfortable life of fishing and meatball eating with no regrets.

As a Canucks fan, I really do want Sundin to sign with my hometown club, and I wish he would do it soon. That said, I will not chastise Sundin for taking his sweet time, nor should other Canucks fans, and I will not criticize his decision, should he sign here or elsewhere.