Maple Leafs Management Shakeup?

Despite everything that Eklund saying being a lie he has finally said something that may be true!

Tonight when I talked to Darren Dreger he said there are rumblings that a shakeup is on the horizon in the Upper Echelon of Leafs Management.

Word on the street is that due to the current situation in Anaheim with the Samuelis there was a clause in Brian Burkes contract that he could ask for his release if there were any legal problems with the team or ownership.

There is speculation tonight that Burke has done just that and may be on the verge of being named the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Fan 590's Howard Berger has been saying all summer that Burke would be named GM of the Leafs before the beginning of training camp. He may have been right!

Stay tuned everyone the Leafs situation is getting good.

The Source

SCOTTYS BACK!!!

Hey Guys its Scotty back from vacation and ready to go here is one rumor i have heard:

38 year old Robert Lang may have been traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Picks. waiting for confirmation.

so thats it for now IM BACK,,

Scotty

Maple Leafs sign Andre Deveaux

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the signing of 6-foot-4, 240-pound Andre Deveaux from the Chicago Wolves, the recent Calder Cup champions.

The fourth rounder from the Habs will increase the grit factor on a team that was lacking it last season.

Jokinnen trade hampered by McCabe

Brian McCabes stubborness is holding up any trade with the Lightning but the Leafs still have a small window to trade Kubina if McCabe still refuses. As 1st reported by HB it was speculated that the Leafs had a trade in the works that would have seen Jokinnen and Halpern become Leafs this week.

Its been said however that McCabe once again nixed a deal and the trade was stopped. I would think that if Fletcher can't get McCabe to waive by Friday he will go ahead and move Kubina for the winger and center.

No matter what though I believe this is only hurting McCabes value as no team will want to work with a guy that is obviously only in the game for money. No one can give me the "He has a right line" because when a player says your only option is to buy him out that shows unoquivical proof the player only plays for a paycheck.

I believe this situation will more than likely play itself out in the next 5 to 7 days.

The Source

Boll Gets Injured in the most Unlikely Situation

According to the Columbus Dispatch, right winger Jared Boll came back to Columbus on Monday and broke his hand playing shinny a week ago……what is shinny you ask, well its pickup hockey. Boll got the puck hard on his glove thus causing the injury. But on to the burning question, is it a violation in a hockey player’s contract to play pickup hockey even thought the contract says that players are restricted to limited physical activities? Well Howson said no, he said that shinny is actually a pretty good way for a player to prepare for the upcoming season. Look for Boll to be back in shape at the BJ’s veteran training camp on September 19.

More on the Filatov front…..
The Blue Jackets are expecting first-round draft pick Nikita Filatov to receive his working visa from the U.S. Consulate in Moscow within one to three weeks but Filatov said he will get it in 10 days. Although on the down side the investigation on his contract is not over thus its still restricting from international events.

The Nightly Wrap-Up

In the news...

• TSN talked to JP Barry today about Mats Sundin's decision status at this point. Barry, Sundin's agent, told the Canadian station that Mats "isn't close" towards making a decision, and that his long wait towards a choice of either the NHL or retirement (which according to him, is very likely at this stage) is preventing this situation from getting to a Brett Favre type dramatic scene. Again, six teams are very much in the picture for Sundin's NHL services.

• As reported by Hockeybum's Ren D a couple of days back, the San Jose Sharks re-signed power forward Ryane Clowe to a one-year, $1.6 million deal today. The restricted free agent will be a vital part toward new coach (and former Red Wing assistant) Todd McLellan's game plan in the upcoming season.

• Speaking of Red Wings and their assistant coaches, the Cup Champs have found McLennan's replacement behind the bench, retrieving Brad McCrimmon to tackle those duties for the '08-'09 season. The 18-year playing veteran has been apart of the Atlanta, Calgary and New York Islanders staff in coaching related duites as well.

• Speaking of Western Conference teams and their assistant coache, Terry Murray found former Los Angeles King Mark Hardy to tag along as an assistant coach for the Kings. Jamie Kompon and Nelson Emerson both recieved promotions to also serve as assistants.

And on the rumor side:

• Milan Hejduk will serve out the remaining two years of his contract with the Colorado Avalanche, and then will call it quits from the NH, according to web reports. The report also states his injury and mobility problems that have and are limiting him to play at any full potential.

That's it for the night. Scotty is supposed to be back on Wednesday, and will be if nothing happens. I'll keep you guys posted.

Blue Jackets Invite Veteran Dman Matvichuk To Tryout

According to The Columbus Dispatch the Blue Jackets have invited veteran defenseman Richard Matvichuk to a non-roster tryout with the team.

In 42 GP with the Lowell Devils Matvichuk had 1 goal 3 assists for 4 points and was a -20 with 40 pims.

(Sources Take:This is not the next coming of Adam Foote for the Blue Jackets and they should honestly stay away from this guy. I don't see him making the team at 35 as the Bluejackets are in that whole youth movement phase right now. This guy couldn't make the cut with Devils last year he definitely won't in Columbus. Look for him to play in Europe if he doesn't make the Bluejackets.)

About The Source

I figure I would do one of these to prove that I am nothing like Eklund

Unlike Eklund my last name is part of my profile and the 1st initial is there to.

Plus I also put things on the bottom such as I am not confirming this but I have heard this. I also mention players and there possible destinations. Not "This team in the East is close to trading a NMC player for a player that used to play for a West Team. More To Come"

Plus if a trade doesn't go through I will come on here and retract and then post why it didn't or admit my source was a complete BOOB!! LOL

Anyways trust me I'm nothing like Eklund I don't mind being wrong. Plus my whole career won't be shot to hell if I am wrong.

I've been wrong before and it won't be the last time. But my track record is quite good since joining this site I called the Leclaire signing about a week and a half before it happened the only thing my team source got wrong was the $$$$$ I said $14,000,000 Leclaire got $11,400,000.

So once again I am not afraid of being wrong and if I am I will admit it.

T "The Source" Williams

Mike Johnson and Geoff Platt heading to Europe

Johnson played for the Blues last season, recording 5 points in 21 games. Johnson, 33, also played for Montreal, Pheonix, Tampa Bay and Toronto during his career. He signed a contract to play the 2008-09 season in the DEL.

Platt played 5 games for the Ducks last season, notching 0 points. He played mostly in the AHL with Portland and Syracuse. Platt, 23, signed a contract with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland.

Jokinnen a Leaf?

There were unconfirmed reports tonight that the Leafs have agreed to a deal in principle with the Lightning on aquiring Jussi Jokinnen.

Talking to a few sources and they have confirmed that while some sort of deal is imminent there is no word on who the players are at this time. Its been rumored that McCabe was the Lightnings target for a while and not Kubina.

The Leafs have been after Jokinnen since his days in Dallas and if true he would be a great asset to the Leafs when it comes to the shootout. I will keep everyone up to date and give more info as it comes in.

As I said this is a unconfirmed trade and by "NO" means does that mean its been completed!!

Rick DiPietro's Knee Brace is Gone . . . For Now

According to the New York Newsday, Rick DiPietro has gotten rid of the knee brace he was wearing after having minor knee surgery in June. This is likely a sign that his rehabilitation is progressing well, and he will probably be good to go when the season starts. A healthy DiPietro is critical to Islanders' success, if they are to have any, this season. Considering how little New York improved compared to the rest of the Atlantic Division, Ricky D will have to be at his best almost every night to give the Isles a chance to win. Even if that happens, I still forecast a second consecutive last-place finish for the Islanders.