It has become public knowledge that the Leafs have given the Montreal Canadiens exclusive negotiating rights with Sundin, and sources tell TFP Habs GM Bob Gainey has spoken to the star center "at least twice since Friday."

The Leafs are trying to trade Darcy Tucker, Pavel Kubina, Andrew Raycroft and Kyle Wellwood, among others. If a deal can't be worked out by June 30, the Leafs are expected to buy out the contracts of Tucker and Raycroft.

Fletcher has until Aug. 15 to trade Kubina, and he's prepared to do so if the right offer comes around.

With a number of changes expected to take place this summer, Toronto will be active in the free agent market.

Providing Sundin doesn't return, the team will have an extra $7 million to play with -- they've offered him a one-year, $7M deal. Depending on buyouts and trades, the Leafs will have plenty of room to add free agents.

However, instead of going after the likes of Marian Hossa and Brian Campbell, the Maple Leafs are expected to pursue such players as Calgary Flames winger Kristian Huselius, Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Ryan Malone, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ron Hainsey and Phoenix Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata.

While there aren't many top-line centermen available on the market, a trade could bring one in. It has been widely reported that the Leafs have been discussing a move with San Jose involving Sharks captain Patrick Marleau, with Kubina and Wellwood rumored to be heading the other way.

The Sharks worked out a deal for Kubina at the trade deadline, but the veteran defenseman refused to waive his no-trade clause.

Huselius, meanwhile, made $1.4 million with the Flames last season and could command between $3.5 million and $4 million per season on a long-term deal.