My gut feeling is that Sundin will agree to be traded. Despite the fact I don't think he should feel this way, I think he's going to feel some obligation to go with everything that's going on in the press and in management. And I think he also realizes that even if he stays this year, the end is near for him in Toronto with the direction the team is headed. If he plays here next year, chance are he's going to have to go through this all over again. I think if he stays, it's because he plans to retire in the very near future.
If Sundin goes, I think Kaberle will likely follow, which pains me because he might be my second favorite player in the NHL. My train of thought is the same - it's likely to happen sooner rather than later for him. The only difference is that for Sundin it's because his contract is short (expiring this year, probably a 1 or 2 year if he returns), for Kaberle there's the 'hole' in his no-trade. The other guys with no-trades have long-term contracts without loopholes that I'm aware of, so if they're really determined to stay, there's nothing the Leafs can do. Although, if the situation in the team gets miserable enough, they'll be begging to get out a year from now.
I also think you'll see just about anyone up for grabs except for Toskala, Stajan, Steen, and the rookies. Not that you'll get much for most of those guys.
I can't wait to see what actually happens!
