February 22, 2008 | 3:33pm ET
Red Wings, Leafs talking trade TheFourthPeriod.com
The Detroit Red Wings have struggled of late and the team is believed to be speaking to the Toronto Maple Leafs about a trade for Mats Sundin.
Sundin, 36, is making $5.5 million this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He has a no-trade clause and would have to approve any deal the Leafs agree to.
During's TFP's video coverage of the 2008 NHL Trade Deadline, NHL Analyst Todd Hlushko indicated that Sundin is hesitant to waive his no-trade clause to head to a Stanley Cup contender "because he doesn't want to feel like a piece of the puzzle. He wants to be somewhere at the beginning of the year."
Sources tell TFP that Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher and Sundin's agent, J.P. Barry, met earlier today in order to further understand which teams Sundin would consider being moved to. Sundin did not practice with the Leafs this morning.
Wings GM Ken Holland has been speaking with the Leafs about a multi-player that could send Sundin and defenseman Hal Gill to Detroit in exchange for a young forward, a prospect and a high draft pick.
The Red Wings are said to be reluctant to give up youngsters Jiri Hudler and Valtteri Filppula, although it's believed the Leafs want one of these two players in a package for Sundin.
