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[Mike]

Thanks for the updates guys.

[The BBKL Insider]

Rumours from the NHL today include:

-Shanny likely to clean coaching staff in Toronto.
-No Trades will be made until he gets an idea of the teams direction and a new coach is hired.
-It's likely the leafs and Jets talk a trade around Kane and Kadri (potientinally Kadri + 1st (8th overall ish) for Kane + Clitsome)

[CAM]

So is President above GM or vice versa or equal?

[The BBKL Insider]

So is President above GM or vice versa or equal?

above

likely he will fire Nonis if they disagree on the direction.

[Mike]

Yes. Let's give the job to the league policeman.

I want eggheads! Bring me another Chiarelli.

[CAM]

The leafs have lost there identity. They need a GM who will define a brand and go after players that exemplify that brand. Then get a coach that has a system that takes advantage of players from that brand. May sound crazy but that is exactly what Chiarelli and Neely have done. People are on both sides of Kessel and Seguin deals but it is public knowledge that they didn't live up to the Bruins brand/style of how the game should be played. Sucks to see Seguin in Dallas exploding but he would never have had that opportunity in Boston. If Shanaban is given the keys, his hands may be a bit tied, but he does have a chance to do some great work. Its too bad some of those contracts are so long. Time will tell i guess. I have to give credit to Bergevin in Montreal. They may be smurfs but he has turned that team around and they are a legitimate threat. Adding a Vanek and Weaver at deadline is huge.

[The BBKL Insider]

The leafs have lost there identity. They need a GM who will define a brand and go after players that exemplify that brand. Then get a coach that has a system that takes advantage of players from that brand. May sound crazy but that is exactly what Chiarelli and Neely have done. People are on both sides of Kessel and Seguin deals but it is public knowledge that they didn't live up to the Bruins brand/style of how the game should be played. Sucks to see Seguin in Dallas exploding but he would never have had that opportunity in Boston. If Shanaban is given the keys, his hands may be a bit tied, but he does have a chance to do some great work. Its too bad some of those contracts are so long. Time will tell i guess. I have to give credit to Bergevin in Montreal. They may be smurfs but he has turned that team around and they are a legitimate threat. Adding a Vanek and Weaver at deadline is huge.

i tend to agree with this entire post.

The leafs have never had a GM and President on the same page, heck. It would be nice if we coudl find a pair that agreed on a coach as well.

But i agree. The leafs have no identity. A bunch of players with no system (for their style). If we're going to keep the fast paced team, we need someone who will let them play, if they want grit, well you better bring in different players. Either way, i dont think Randy's the guy here anymore. If he's back fans will freak.

[The BBKL Insider]

Reimer will request a trade

The return will be 'roughly a 3rd or 4th' i'm told.

[Arian The Insider]

I am hearing Randy Carlyle will be evaluated and likely relieved of his duties at the end of the season

[The BBKL Insider]

SOMe solid insight by Arian

[KapG]

Rumour has it leafs are bringing back raycroft to be goalie coach

[The BBKL Insider]

Rumour has it leafs are bringing back raycroft to be goalie coach

not a bad idea either, has still has the record for most wins by a leaf goalie

[bills09]

Toskala for goalie coach
Aki Berg to run the pk

[Mike]

Sources tell me that Andrew Raycroft enjoys apples.

[Mike]

Isn't Aki Berg busy being a badass politician in Finland? Like their president or something? Well he should be.

[kimmer]

Some solid insights here so far

[The BBKL Insider]

that's what it's for

we all have legit sources, being part of a large hockey community, we should just bring all of our knowledge here

[kimmer]

All i know is korean high school hockey league (KHL2) so this is a good thread for me to get updates on NHL

[The BBKL Insider]

ok, so some real leaf news:

According to Chris Johnson of Sportsnet, Dave Nonis is expected to remain with the Maple Leafs under Brendan Shanahan.