[The Natural]

HockeyBuzz.com - Howard Berger - SUNDIN WILL NOT WAIVE

OTTAWA (Feb. 24) -- It's official. Mats Sundin has told the Maple Leafs he will not waive his no-trade clause, as per the club's request.

"It's not in my heart to leave my teammates," said Sundin, after considering the clubs that were interested in him.

Suck it, Ducks fans. You knew it was you!


edit: TSN has more information

TSN : NHL - Canada's Sports Leader

After weeks of trade speculation, Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin has made his decision and will not waive his no trade clause.

Sundin and his agent JP Barry met in Ottawa on Sunday in an effort to provide Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Cliff Fletcher with an official answer on whether or not the Leaf captain will consent to a trade.

"I have carefully considered the team's request that I waive my no-trade clause," Sundin told TSN. "I have always believed I would finish my career as a Toronto Maple Leaf so the actual request was still a very difficult one for me to contemplate."

"I have spoken to and listened to my family and those closest to me about this issue. In the end, there is no right decision in a situation like this one."

"I cannot leave my teammates and join another NHL Club at this time. I have never believed in the concept of a rental player. It is my belief that winning the Stanley Cup is the greatest thing you can achieve in hockey but for me, in order to appreciate it you have to have been part of the entire journey and that means October through June. I hope everyone will understand and respect my decision."