On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Leafs could have $25 million in cap space and will be checking out free agent and trade market.
“I don’t think there’s any one individual thing we cannot look at or think about,” said Lamoriello. “We’ll be active on every front, no matter what it might be, Either it’s free agents, whether it’s trading.
“Whatever way you can get better you have to get better, no matter what means it is.”
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Craig Morgan: Source saying that the Coyotes are not close to naming a new general manager. Shane Doan’s decision whether to play next season or not may wait until after a GM is named.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Eric Francis: Wouldn’t be a shock if the Ottawa Senators hire Bob Hartley immediately. He’s from the area and is bilingual.
On the Calgary Flames …
Bob McKenzie: The decision to fire Bob Hartley had more to do with having a new voice behind the bench as opposed to who is available.
Pierre LeBrun: Hartley had a year left on his contract, so it made sense to decide now if he’s was their guy going forward or not.
Gary Lawless: Keeping hearing the Kevin Dineen is a strong candidate for the Flames coaching vacancy.
Michael Augello: Randy Carlyle and Marc Crawford have both worked for Brian Burke before.
Kristen Odland of the Calgary Sun: Five potential candidates for the Flames: Bruce Boudreau, Ryan Huska, Mike Yeo, Guy Boucher and Travis Green.
Chris Nichols of Today’s Slapshot: Sean Monahan on Sportsnet 960 on his contract situation with GM Brad Treliving being busy with things right now.
“Yeah, there’s a lot of things going on right now. He’s got the world championships, and now this. I guess I don’t think anybody knew this was going on. This was an eye-opener, and now I think maybe something sooner than later might get done. But at the same time, Brad’s working with Team Canada at the world championships, and I think he’s probably going to be focusing on that right now.”