But if he cares about this team so much, why not do what would help them even just a little. As it stands today they're royally fucked for the next few years. He stays, great, we miss the playoffs some more, then he retires a hero AND were stuck with a gloomy future. At least if he fucked off for a bit there might be some type of light at the end of the tunnel. The whole situation is fucked - its hard to be against Mats here - he is a stand-up dude and a great hockey player. He cant be blamed completely for this at all and part of me is totally with him on this. But the other part of me - the logical, rational side is saying "dont be such a pissy pants Mats - there's always next year to miss the playoffs with these guys!"