Dallas Eakins Re-Signs.

Toronto Marlies Head Coach Dallas Eakins has re-signed on a three year extension. Eakins was considered to be one of the best head coaches available to fill the many vacancies this summer. However, with the extension, many teams will be scrambling to find a new head coach and Eakins will not be available for any of the offers.

Leo Komarov joins Maple Leafs

It's official. Leo Komarov has signed on to the Maple Leafs for a one year deal. We reported this a while back, and we do not have confirmation on the clause we reported. This is a breaking news story. More will come.

Ducks May File Tampering Charges?

James O' Brien of Pro Hockey is saying that the Anaheim Ducks may file Tampering Charges toward a “team that already has gotten to Schultz.” Michael Russo Audio has also speculated that Justin Schultz may have already decided which team he would like to go to on July 1st. Early indications suggest that the Toronto Maple Leafs have the highest odds of landing the coveted UFA. He was drafted in the 2nd Round (43rd Overall) by who else? Leafs GM Brian Burke. Also, he is good friends with Leafs Defenseman Jake Gardiner. This is just a testament of how good he is, "Adam Wodon, the managing editor of College Hockey News, called Schultz "the best offensive defenseman in college hockey in a long, long time, but he will never be anything like Coffey or even Potvin. There's no prospect out there that everyone's talking about as 'the next Orr' or anything." (source: online.wsj.com)


This is an interesting scenario and more to come...
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Rick Dudley Joins Montreal.

Author's note: Sorry for the lack of posting guys, just a little bit under the weather.

It's official. Rick Dudley has joined the Montreal staff as GM Marc Bergevin's right hand man. This was probably the worst kept secret in all of the NHL.We all knew that it was only a matter of time until Dudley joined the Habs staff. The condition is that Dudley may not help the Habs during the draft. How the Leafs can enforce this rule is beyond me. To all the people wondering if the Leafs will get any compensation, the CBA clearly states that the Leafs can not get any compensation.

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Leafs signs Komarov

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Dynamo Moscow player Leo Komarov to an entry level contract. The gritty forward has transformed from a pest into a strong all around player. He was drafted by the Leafs in 2006 180th overall. The catch here is that if he does not make the Leafs roster by November, he can return back to the KHL. Time will tell where he goes.


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Notes of The Day

• Michael Farber of SI.com says that Radulov and Kostitsyn broke curfew by one hour and were at Poolside of the W an alcohol free soiree.
• Darren Dreger of TSN is saying that Habs GM Marc Bergevin has been talking to Leafs GM Brian Burke a lot about getting assistant GM Rick Dudley to join before the draft but Brian Burke is not that big on that idea right now.
• Semin is gone from the Capitals and even maybe the NHL? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun is reporting that in the offseason the Caps will not try to resign UFA Alexander Semin.
• Sports.ru is reporting that Islanders prospect Krill Kabonov will be going to the KHL.
• Flyers beat writer Sam Charchidi is reporting the Flyers' surgery list is so long it won't be released till next week. (TwoBoredTeens note: That's a little worrisome for fans.)

Rick Dudley moving to Montreal?

There are reports that Habs GM Marc Bergevin is in talks with Leafs GM Brian Burke about moving Leafs Assistant GM Rick Dudley to the Habs. The Leafs prefer that Dudley stay on till after the draft instead of before the draft. To the Leafs fans, don't expect anything in return. The NHL does not allow compensation for front office personnel leaving for other teams.

More to come.
Updates:
2:21 @JoshRimerHockey is reporting that Rick Dudley will be named Asst. GM of the Montreal Canadiens tomorrow.
6:27 @HockeyInsiderr is reporting that Dudley will be named AFTER the draft...
The general consensus i'm getting is that Dudley will be moving to the Habs.

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Tyler Biggs leaving OH?

Bob McKenzie of TSN is reporting that Toronto Maple Leafs' 2011 1st Round Draft Pick Tyler Biggs will be leaving the University of Ohio Miami. Possible destinations include the NHL team, AHL Marlies team, and the OHL. In the OHL, the Oshawa Generals own his rights and would recieve Biggs if he decides to go to the OHL.

Notes of The Day

• We start off with Luongo talk!
• TSN's James Duthie is reporting that Luongo to submit a list with teams he will be willing to waive his NTC for.
• Sportsnet's Dan Murphy is reporting that the Lightning are in the list.
• MANY, MANY people in the know are agreeing that the Leafs are on the list.
• Lots of rumors that in his exit interview Luongo has asked to be traded.
• James Murphy of the Globe and Mail thinks that Luongo isn't worth too much with his age and his contract being an issue. Maybe a mid 1st rounder or a prospect?
• Jimmy Murphy of ESPN believes Tim Thomas will be traded in the offseason.
• Wings Tomas Holmstrom on retiring,  “I love the game, I would love to play three, four more years,” Holmstrom said. “It’s so much fun to come to the rink and everything. It’s just if the body can take it one more year or two more years. There’s lots of wear and tear on the body. Mentally, the last couple of years, you’ve got to go through the soreness, aches and pain, and it can be pretty tough during the regular season.” (Source: Detroit Free Press)
• Damien Cox of the Toronto Star has said that the Leafs were given an option at the trade deadline for either Carter Ashton or Steve Downie in exchange for Keith Aulie. However, the main factor in choosing Ashton was that Downie is an RFA this year and is expecting more than $3 Million a year.

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NHL Tampering, Award Finalists, Luongo Trade Rumors, and More!

Quick Notes from the day:

• Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo has told reporters that he will waive a NTC if the right situation comes.
• There are reports from multiple people that he has submitted a list with teams he would be willing to waive his NTC for. There are also reports that this list does not exist.
• @Aportzline is saying that the Blue Jackets may be interested in Luongo, but his monster deal is making him a last ditch resort.
• His contract: $5.33 Million cap hit all the way to 2021-2022 and his clause is as follows, NTC (player can supply five-team trade list following final game of 2013-14, valid through July 15, 2014; if player does not submit trade list at that time, team can request a five-team trade list following final game of 2017-18 season, valid through Sept. 1, 2018). If player submitted a trade list in 2014 and was not moved, team loses right to request trade list in 2018. (Source: Capgeek.com)
• Ray Shero is not sure he can re-sign both Jordan Staal and Sidney Crosby and feels that the CBA and their willingness to stay will be a determining factor if they can be re-signed. He also gave a vote of confidence to coach Dan Bylsma saying  “I think Dan Bylsma is the right coach for our team”.
• @dchesnokov reports that Leafs' Mikhail Grabovski gave an interview to goals.by saying that there was another offer besides the offer from the Leafs he eventually accepted. 
• We are pretty sure that the offer did not come from an NHL team due to the tampering rules in place. Our only explanation is it is from a KHL team.
• @dchesnokov is reporting maybe Minsk? or he said too much....
• Bill Masterton Finalists:
• D.Alfredsson (OTT)
• J. Lupul (TOR)
• M. Pacioretty (MTL)
• GM of The Year Finalists:
• D. Armstrong (STL)
• D. Poile (NSH)
• D. Tallon (FLA) 

Just a few quick notes and news from the afternoon

• Carey Price has been diagnosed with a "mild" concussion. This may be something to be worried about as this may lead to a James Reimer like performance, with him coming back and being unable to maintain his production before his injury. Not to scare Habs fans but don't forget, Nathan Horton has been out with a "mild" concussion since Feburary.
• Tyler Myers will be out for at least the rest of the regular season with a foot injury. We don't know about the playoffs.
• Carl Gunnarson has a seperated shoulder and will be out for the year.
• P.A. Parentau's agent hassaid that he has recieved zero offers to keep his client in Long Island.
• The most sought after college player right now D Justin Schultz has not decided and will probably try the UFA market this year.
• Calgary is not interested in a "Edmonton-like" rebuild.

College Signings and Decisions!

Just a quick rundown of all the college signings in the last few days!

• University of Denver C Drew Shore has signed on with the Florida Panthers.
• University of Denver W Jason Zucker has signed on with the Minnesota Wild.
• He will report to the NHL club on Thursday.
• The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed University of Michigan G Shawn Hunwick to an entry level contract.
• He will report to the NHL club tonight and serve as Mike York's backup as Steve Mason took a puck to the mask during practice this morning.
• The Columbus Blue Jackets have also signed F Boone Jenner to a two year contract.
• F Spencer Abott, the leading scorer in NCAA has decided to leave the University of Maine and join the Toronto Maple Leafs on an one year entry level contract.
• He will play off the year in the Toronto Marlies.
• Western Michigan D Matt Tenneyson has decided to join the San Jose Sharks.
• The Ottawa Senators have signed University of Florida - Miami D Chris Wideman to a two year contract.
• The Buffalo Sabers have signed F Brian Flynn of the University of Maine to a contract.
• The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed F J.T. Brown from the University of Minnesota - Duluth to an two year entry level contract.
• He will report to the parent team and burn a year off of his contract by playing in the parent club.
• Washington Capitals have signed University of Miami of Ohio D Cam Schilling to an entry level contract.
• He will report to AHL Hershey as his deal starts next year. 2 year deal.
• Western Michigan sophomore D Danny DeKeyser, considered the best US college free agent available has announced on Twitter that he will stay and Western Michigan for at least one more season.
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• The Coyotes have signed St. Cloud State University G Mike Lee to a two year entry level deal.
• The Coyotes have also signed University of Michigan C Chris Brown to a three year entry level deal.

BREAKING NEWS: RYNNAS CALLED UP

TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting that Jussi Rynnas has been called up on an emergency basis for tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Tonight's game is absolutely crucial for both teams' playoff hopes. The team that loses tonight will be mathematically eliminated from the playoff race. We are not sure right now if it an injury or illness and if it is to either Reimer or Gustavsson. We will have updates for you when we get the information.

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Updates:
6:10 James Reimer has an upper body injury. Gustavsson will start.

Burke getting fired?

With the recent firing of Ron Wilson, Brian Burke has got to be a bit nervous. If he was able to let go of the 2010 silver medalist coach and good friend, then it wouldn't be hard for the ownership to fire Burke. Burke made no big moves during the trade deadline, something nobody expected. the one thing Burke has for him is a good record. He helped faltering organizations and re-establish talent elsewhere (Sedin Twins going to Vancouver, Hartford suddenly in contention to draft Pronger, anahiem winning the cup). However his magic hasn't been working with the leafs. He was in the Nash race but couldn't pull it off. However, he'll have a chance this summer.

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Mikhail Grabovski Re-Signs

The Toronto Maple Leafs announce that they have agreed on a 5 year $5.5AAV deal. The pending UFA has enjoyed a rebirth of his careers after coming to the Leafs. He is now put in a group of players like Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, and Brian Gionta. This contract will add a new amount of pressure, and he will have to perform at this a Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf calibre to not be scrutinized by the rabid Toronto media.

Carlyle Adds an Assistant Coach to Toronto

Newly appointed head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs Randy Carlyle has finished remodelling his new bench.

On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially announced the signing of Dave Farrish. He was part of the coaching team with Anaheim that won the Stanley Cup in 2007. The other assistant coaches that Carlyle wanted and got were Scott Gordon and Greg Cronin.

Farrish spent 7 seasons with Carlyle in Anaheim before they cleaned house and fired him in December. The 55 year old former defenceman brings more than 21 seasons of coaching in various leagues such as the AHL, IHL (International Hockey League), and ECHL.

BREAKING: RON WILSON FIRED.

MULTIPLE MAINSTREAM MEDIA OUTLETS ARE NOW SAYING RON WILSON HAS BEEN FIRED. I REPEAT RON WILSON HAS BEEN FIRED. RUMORS OUT THERE ARE SAYING EAKINS AND MAYBE RANDY CARLYLE MAY BE HIS REPLACEMENT. NO ONE NAMED RIGHT NOW.

UPDATES:
8:37 Bob McKenzie of TSN is reporting that Randy Carlyle will be Wilson's replacement, and if there are any troubles, Marlies coach Dallas Eakins is next in line.
8:43 Damien Cox of the Globe & Mail says that Carlyle will be behind the bench for tomorrow's game.
8:47 Darren Millard reports that when GM Brian Burke was asked by reporters whether Coach Wilson has been fired, he has said, "Will Not Deny."
8:48 McKenzie reports that it will probably be a permanent replacement if it is in fact Eakins or Carlyle.
8:50 Players meeting called for 10PM today. Will most likely be called for introduction of new coach.
8:56 "Ron Wilson" and "Randy Carlyle" are trending worldwide on twitter.
9:28 Mike Brophy is reporting it's the fastest he's seen players move past media.
9:30 Players are starting to go to the Team Meeting.
9:38 IT'S OFFICIAL. WILSON OUT. CARLYLE IN.
10:01 Brian Burke just tweeted, Ron has been a loyal and dedicated head coach for the Maple Leafs for last four seasons. I want to thank Ron for his years of service and the contributions to our club. I wish him the very best.
10:08 David Alter is reporting that all the assistants will stay.

Day 2
9:57 Ron Wilson has left Montreal this morning.

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The End of the Senators?

The Ottawa Senators may have to declare bankruptcy if the province of Ontario scraps the tax exemption that allows businesses to write off sports tickets, declared Cyril Leeder, the Ottawa Senators team president.

Leeder also said that the decision announced yesterday by Ontario's minority Liberal government was not thought out and favours Toronto's sports teams.

The big name franchises in Toronto (Raptors, Leafs, and Jays) would most likely survive the tax scrap while the smaller name franchises (Senators) would not.

The province of Ontario allows businesses to write off 50% of all ticket and luxury suites for all events at the venue (sports, theatres, etc.) and all entertainment costs are deductible.

This tax deduction is a very strong incentive for Senator ticket sales.

All of the luxury boxes at the Scotiabank place are leased to corporations and roughly 50% of season ticket holders use the deduction as well.

Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario and the Finance Minister Dwight Duncan want to scrap the subsidy because it costs the province $15 million annually.

McGuinty stated that his government has been warned to organize it's fiscal house. The government is stuck in a $16 billion deficit and cannot afford to subsidize corporate entertainment.

When Duncan talked to the reporters about the issue, he said the move was made to make Leafs games more affordable for families (The Leafs have the highest average ticket price at $123.77).

Leeder said Duncan “should remember that there’s more than one team in Ontario.”

“I think that’s the most disturbing thing here,” he said. “We weren’t consulted at all. We didn’t get a phone call until five minutes before there was something released to the public. If you’re really trying to find solutions, you would think you would talk to your constituents about where the solutions are.”

“We pay a lot of taxes here in this province. A lot. And we’re happy to do that, but we just want to be treated fairly. And if we’re not, we can’t stay.”

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Is Ron Wilson going to be fired soon?

There have been talks around Toronto that Ron Wilson should be fired. After yesterday's humiliating loss, there are lots of talks that Wilson should be fired. In fact, a Trending Topic for Toronto two days ago was Fire Wilson. We all know that GM Brian Burke  and coach Ron Wilson are rather close friends and the chances that he gets fired isn't that high, but do YOU think he should be fired? If you think he should, who do you think should be his replacement? Dallas Eakins? Scott Gordon? Greg Cronin? Or someone else?

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Quick News From Around The League

On Waivers:
Ryan Russell - Columbus Blue Jackets 
Grant Clitsome - Columbus Blue Jackets
Eric Boulton - New Jersey Devils 
Brad Staubitz (re-entry) - Minnesota Wild
Krys Kolanos - Calgary Flames
Brian Rolston - New York Islanders


Picked Up:
Darryl Boyce - 
To: Columbus Blue Jackets
From: Toronto Maple Leafs


Call Ups:
David Ullstrom - New York Islanders
Ian Cole - St. Louis Blues