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Senators lock up Alfredsson

...owner and Alfredsson was a turning point. GM Bryan Murray and Alfredsson's agent J.P. Barry...history of the Leafs franchise," Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher told ESPN.com this week. "I mean if...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Early on, Maple Leafs are still in transition, not turmoil

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Before the start of the season, many believed the Toronto Maple Leafs' rebuilding season meant a quick ticket to the bottom of the standings. Well, not so fast. Yes, this is a team in transition, but it's not one in turmoil.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Story lines to watch: The rookies, the schedule, the coaches and more

Scott Burnside

...s not going to change any time soon. • Where will veteran players like Brendan Shanahan, Bryan Berard, Nikolai Khabibulin, Kyle McLaren, Rhett Warrener and Anders Eriksson, all of whom were either without contracts...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Another example of why senior advisor-to-GM role makes sense

...the Anaheim Ducks in June 2007, Melnyk promoting Bryan Murray from head coach to GM. I remember...haven't had a senior advisor since Cliff Fletcher was fired late in the 2006-07 season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008

10 Burning Questions: Preseason edition

ESPN.com

With NHL training camps starting next week, ESPN.com's Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun answer these 10 Burning Questions as we count down to the Oct. 4 season opener.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Leafs trade high-priced D McCabe, pick to Panthers for D Van Ryan

Associated Press

The Maple Leafs traded veteran defenseman Bryan McCabe and a fourth-round draft pick to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Mike Van Ryn, ridding Toronto of its biggest contractual obligation.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Deals, rumors and story lines on the eve of draft day

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There's the NHL draft and all the trade talk that comes with it. We check in on the latest news and rumors on the eve of Friday's first round.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

ESPN.com's 2008 NHL mock draft

Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.com

How will the first round of this week's NHL draft turn out? Gare Joyce gives us his mock draft.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Report: Wilson, Maple Leafs close to agreement on coaching vacancy

ESPN.com news services

It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs may have found their next head coach. TSN is reporting that the Maple Leafs and Ron Wilson are close to a four-year agreement that will bring the former San Jose Sharks coach to Toronto.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008

Is Fletcher in for long haul? Maurice's firing makes us wonder

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

You don't know whether to feel sorry for Paul Maurice or celebrate his firing from the Maple Leafs. But, either way, his dismissal leaves more questions in Toronto.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2008

Don't kick Isles while they're down; give 'em the great outdoors

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

As the regular season winds down, Bucci knows some teams won't be going to the big dance. But don't kick a team while it's down. His case in point -- the New York Islanders.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008

My trade deadline winners and wieners

Adam Proteau, The Hockey News

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Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

2008 NHL trade deadline: News and analysis

ESPN.com

ESPN.com NHL writer Scott Burnside and NHL editor Joy Russo bring you the news and analysis right here for Tuesday's trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008

Those rumors? Here are the ones that didn't become reality

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Remember all of those pre-deadline rumors? Well, not all of them became a reality. Here's a list of the deals that didn't happen.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008

Top GMs to watch over the coming days

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Now that NHL general managers are on their way back to their respective cities, it is crunch time heading into Tuesday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. Here are five GMs to watch over the next few days.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008