Emery didn't have many bites from NHL teams

From Don Campbell of the Ottawa Citizen:

J.P. Barry, Emery's agent, admitted yesterday his client drew little interest from other NHL teams after the Senators cut ties with the player. Barry said the new Continental league is the best option for Emery to help resurrect what had been a promising, lucrative NHL career after helping the Senators to the Stanley Cup final in 2006-07.

Read the entire story here.

This news doesn't overly surprise me and exhibits just how badly Emery needs to re-establish himself. Going overseas is a good decision on Emery's part, as he can get away from all the media attention and just play hockey.

Is Sundin still in Canucks' plans?

From Elliot Pap of the Vancouver Sun:

Another interesting day in Canuck-ville with rookie GM Mike Gillis maintaining he still has a shot at landing Mats Sundin, the 37-year-old reluctant superstar who is mulling a $10-million-a-season offer. Gillis has given Sundin two choices: a one-year deal or two-year deal. Gillis has also been talking directly with Sundin and not just leaving it up to agent J.P. Barry.

Read more from One-Timers here.

I don't think that Sundin will end up on the West Coast but it doesn't hurt for Gillis to keep trying.