Red or Blue? What Should Mats Sundin Do?

There has been a lot of talk lately about where Mats Sundin may end up. He still remains one of the best players in the league and every team in the NHL should be able to see that. But, what should he do?

The ideal thought, for most, would be that he finish his career in Toronto because he's been the heart and soul of the team for so many years. Well, Dominik Hasek was the same thing to the Buffalo Sabres at one point, then he moved on to join the Detroit Red Wings.

Why? Simple, because he wanted a Stanley Cup. Can we blame Mats for wanting the same? He's carried the Leafs on his shoulders for so many years already. Younger guys should be producing more, yet it's the Swede that keeps leading by example with his consistency.

It all depends on what he wants. If it's a Stanley Cup, then he'll undoubtedly look for a move. Now, if he decides to join the Montreal Canadiens, just imagine the headlines that would follow. One of the biggest rivalries in hockey and Sundin would now be wearing the red jersey.

I know the season hasn't started yet, but what if the Canadiens won a Cup led by Sundin? That'd be a tough pill for Leaf fans to swallow. Montreal has a great young team and the addition of Mats could certainly bring them the glory of Lord Stanley.

The final option would be a move to the Vancouver Canucks. He'd still be wearing a blue jersey, just not the one Leaf fans want to see. Out of these three teams, Vancouver is offering the most money by far. The Sedins and him would sure make a Swede line.

Unfortunately, Vancouver is now the new home of former Maple Leaf, Kyle Wellwood. I don't know if this means anything, but if you were Sundin, would you want to see any of your former teammates after three years with no postseason appearances? I sure wouldn't.

It all comes down to three things: heart, Lord Stanley, or money. If his heart is most important to him, then he'll stay in Toronto because that's where it is. If it's a Stanley Cup ring, he'll make the move to Montreal where that'll be his best chance. If it's money, he'll go to Vancouver where a Cup may be possible but highly unlikely.

What should he do?