Steve Yzerman

Steve Yzerman says players should think long and hard before hanging up their skates.

''If there's any doubt and guys aren't sure, I think they should be playing,'' Yzerman says. ''You can be retired for the rest of your life. You'll know when you're done.

''If you're not 100 per cent certain that you don't want to play anymore, then the decision is that you should be playing.''

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Allen Muir of Sports Illustrated analyzes Scotty Bowman's move to Chicago and throws in a shot at the Leafs:

While the Hawks seemingly can do no wrong in the Rocky Wirtz era, Bowman's willingness to go to Chicago is another glaring example of the ineptitude of the Maple Leafs. Rumors that Bowman wanted to run every facet of the organization ring pretty hollow when you consider that the 74-year-old was hardly an everyday face in the Wings' offices.

It's safe to read his refusal to join the Leafs as a negative assessment of the team's operation. Bowman, like all great leaders, likes to surround himself with people who are just as committed to greatness. That type is scarce -- maybe even extinct -- in the current Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment hierarchy.

Muir also weigh in on Sundin:

Calling it quits is an option, but I'm betting he pushes on, taking a two-year deal with a contender in the next couple weeks. Look for Montreal, Colorado and -- if only for old time's sake --Toronto to be the most likely landing spots.