Raycroft On The Move?

TSN is reporting in their 'Ice Chips' segment that Scott Clemmensen was called up in place for Andrew Raycroft who has the "flu".

The following is copied from TSN's Ice Chips:

"The club held an optional skate on Thursday. Mats Sundin and Bryan McCabe did not take part. Scott Clemmensen took part in the skate in place of Andrew Raycroft who was said to be ill with the flu.
Vesa Toskala will get the start in net against the Sabres."

What are the chances that backup goalie (and major disappointment) Andrew Raycroft is so ill with the flu that he can't take part in a couple shots in practice and sit on the end of the bench for the game, with just five days to go until the NHL trade deadline? He is already the worst goalie in the league, I don't think that having the flu will make his game that much worse if in fact Vesa Toskala plays so bad that he can't finish (which is unlikely the way he has been playing lately).

The move seems so ridiculously unnecessary at this point, especially considering it involves tinkering with the division-leading Toronto Marlies lineup.

So just a thought, but I think an announcement will come either later tonight or tomorrow that Raycroft has been either traded or put on waivers.

On the Sundin Front: For all of you that are interested in the Sundin trade rumours, Eklund reported earlier today that Fletcher has scheduled a serious talk with Sundin about waiving his no-trade clause. In his opinion he states that Cliff must have a deal that he likes, or he wouldn't be approaching him. Sounds reasonable.

UPDATE: Sundin and Fletcher had their meeting earlier today. Hmm, Raycroft not available, Fletcher approaching Mats. Blockbuster deal anyone?

Stay tuned for more trade news on the Leafs.