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Toronto Maple Leafs rumors: the latest rumors, news and injury notes involving the Toronto Maple Leafs. From free agent speculation to trade rumors, we got you covered.

Trade Rumors involving: Roberto Luongo, Jonathan Bernier and the Phoenix Coyotes

Ben Kuzma via twitter: Canucks GM Mike Gillis on Roberto Luongo trade rumors: "I haven't talked to anybody about taking a portion of his contract. Everything is on the table." The Fourth Period: Several teams have contacted the Canucks about Luongo…

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Habs send Gomez home, buyout in summer … P.K. and Canadiens not close … Caps lines … Nonis on Leafs goaltending

David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens will be releasing Scott Gomez. He'll be sent home for the season. The Canadiens will be buying his contract out this summer. Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Gomez will get a pro-rated $5.5 million this year and will…

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Video of Brian Burke’s Press Conference

Opening Statement from Brian Burke: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9:

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Quick hits on: Luongo, Del Zotto, Red Wings and Rangers lines, camp invites, Whitney’s ankle and Armstrong extension coming

Bob Stauffer via twitter: Some media suggest the Oilers are interested in Luongo. Stauffer doesn't see it as it's Devan Dubnyk's time. Bob Stauffer via twitter: Would be surprised if the Rangers traded Michael Del Zotto. He's a good puck-moving…

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More behind the Burke firing … Leafs still after Luongo … Flyers involved in a 3 way trade with Leafs getting Luongo

Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Brian Burke was fired because he couldn't get along with the new members of the MLSE board. Tim Wharnsby of CBC: Burke and some new members of the board did not see eye-to-eye. Burke did not…

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Free Agent notes involving Del Zotto, Benn, Perry, Subban and Vandermeer

Andrew Gross via twitter: Rangers Michael Del Zotto's agent says that "negotiations are ongoing." Mike Heika via twitter: Jamie Benn (RFA) is the only unsigned Stars player. “We’ve had talks with Jamie for a year and a half, so we know…

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Flyers interested in Luongo … Burke was close on Luongo deal … Luongo tweet

Enrico Ciccone via twitter: A source in Philadelphia said the Flyers are interested in Roberto Luongo. James Duthie via twitter: Despite some denials, Ciccone's tweet is accurate. This doesn't mean they will get him or make an offer, but they…

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Videos: Part of Nonis press conference, Timing in Question, Tanenbaum, Lupul and Armstrong

*** I'll post the complete press conference when I can find it *** Maple Leafs fire Brian Burke and make Nonis new GM Hockey Central: Timing of Burke firing in question. Burke firing emotional for Tanenbaum. Lupul: Not a good…

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Maple Leafs fire Brian Burke and name Dave Nonis GM

Dave Nonis is named the 14th general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Burke will be staying with the Maple Leafs in a senior advisor role. 3:41 PM: Darren Dreger via twitter: Dreger was told that Burke was absolutely shocked…

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The “Luongo Rule” … Maple Leafs and Panthers would have to sweeten the pot to land Luongo

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun tagged the new rule to eliminate back-diving contracts the "Luongo Rule" which basically states that any contract that is longer that 6 years, both teams would be penalized if the player retires before the end…

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Trade activity could be heated … Leafs say no to Bernier, others could be interested … Sens could look for a Dman … Iginla and free agency

Greg Wyshynski via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that trade activity could be heavy before the season starts. He was already getting calls. Clarifying, that he was referring to trade activity in the NHL and not necessarily for the Capitals.…

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The Russian factor: Visnovsky staying overseas, Kovalchuk staying too? Markov still in Russia, Kulemin rumors false

6:20 PM: Slava Malamud via twitter: Legally, the IIHF could ban Kovalchuk from all competitions, including the Sochi Olympics, if he doesn't report to the Devils. Eric Macramalla asks if it would would compel him to honor his NHL contract?…

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