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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.

Afternoon notes on Leafs, Flames, Crosby, Green, Ducks goalie situation, Pacioretty and Clowe

James Mirtle via twitter: Brian Burke, "We have a ton of cap room and intend to be active on July 1." Calgary Flames via twitter: Jay Feaster, "Jarome isn't going anywhere" Darren Dreger via twitter: Sidney Crosby is making progress…

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Some off-season decisions for the Flames … Kreider staying on College … Bolland and Brower back for Hawks … Pronger day-to-day still

Ian Busby of the Calgary Sun: Flames forward Curtis Glencross potted 24 goals this season, and now he's looking to cash in. “I want a long-term deal. That’s our biggest factor right now.” He made $1.2 million this past season,…

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Wild fire Richards … Knuble re-signs with Capitals … Free agent notes on Parise, Vokoun, Stillman, MacArthur, Green, and Hedberg

Joe Yerdon via twitter: The Minnesota Wild have fired head coach Todd Richards. Mike Vogl via twitter: The Capitals have re-signed forward Mike Knuble to a 1 year, $2 million deal. Rich Chere via twitter: There have been no more…

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Sens fire 3 coaches, list of possible replacements … Flames could do a rebuild … Seguin could be a scratch for playoffs … Leafs to sign 7th round pick

Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators have fired coaches Cory Clouston and assistants Greg Carvel and Brad Lauer. GM Murray said he's been evaluating the staff for months. “Based on the performance over the course of the…

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Afternoon notes involving Murray, Kronwall, Green, Kovalchuk, Colborne, Briere and starting goalies

Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators GM Bryan Murray signed a 3 year contract extension. Detroit Red Wings via twitter: Babcock confirmed the Niklas Kronwall will return for Game 1 of the playoffs. Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green…

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Leighton clears re-entry, to start on Saturday … Torres hearing at noon tomorrow … Some starting goalies

John Shannon via twitter: Raffi Torres has noon hearing tomorrow via phone for his hit on Jordan Eberle. Eric Stephens via twitter: Antero Niittymaki will make his first start for the Sharks tonight since Jan. 13th. Curtis Zupke via twitter:…

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Green could play tonight … Big year for Tanguay … Commodore could be bought out … Clowe might play tonight

Scott Fisher of the Calgary Sun: Alex Tanguay has recorded 65 points for the Flames after signing a 1 year, $1.7 million deal in the off-season. He may have priced himself out of Calgary, but he might be interested in…

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Perry was almost traded to Oilers … Injury notes on Spacek, Lecavalier, Clowe, Green, Hamhuis, Miller, Havlat and 3 Senators

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: In 2003-04, the Anaheim Ducks almost traded Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks were prepared to send Perry and a 2004 1st round pick to the Oilers for center Mike Comrie. Comrie…

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Some RFA’s to keep an eye on … No Bryzgalov for Leafs … Capitals D update … Datysuk expects to play today

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch thinks there are 3 restricted free agents to keep an eye on. Steven Stamkos: He probably would like one of those large 12 year, $120 million contracts, but the Lightning more interested in…

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Saturday morning free agent notes

Chris Stevenson of the Ottawa Sun: Stevenson thinks with the Devils payroll situation, Zach Parise could get an offer sheet. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Andrew Ladd and the Atlanta Thrashers continue to talk contract. Both sides are "on…

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Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: "General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12." “I said back in the fall, we would not consider…

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Bieksa returns … Eriksson could go tonight … Shelly out 4 weeks … Maple Leafs notes … Fleischmann skates

Brad Zeimer of the Vancouver Sun: Cancucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa will return after missing 15 games with a broken foot. He'll likely be paired with Dan Hamhuis. Aaron Rome or Chris Tanev will be a healthy scratch. Their 2nd to…

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