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The Maple Leafs search for a new GM might not be going in the direction everyone thought, as it's now believed interim GM Cliff Fletcher could spend another year at the helm, reports the Toronto Star. [FULL STORY]
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Glen Metropolit Bruins now focused on Ward, Metropolit
With Chuck Kobasew locked up to a new contract, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli will shift his focus on the team's other free agents, reports the Boston Globe. read more...

Predators, Ellis talking contract
The Predators have started contract negotiations with the agent for goaltender Dan Ellis, according to the Nashville Tennessean. read more...

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4	Peter Mueller, PHX 72GP, 21G, 27A, 48PTS
5	Andrew Cogliano, EDM 73GP, 16G, 24A, 40PTS
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� Pitkanen negotiations set to begin
� Nonis a leading candidate for Leafs?
� Wings Asst. coach interested in Avs job?
� Vigneault's job in jeopardy?
� Coyotes, Wheeler talking deal
� Redden hasn't received offer
� Waddell not yet asked to step down
� Panthers looking at Savard as next coach?
� Avalanche begin search for head coach
� Canadiens, Wild eyeing Yashin?
� Bruins have eyes set on Hossa
� Canucks to pursue Demitra?

� Bruins sign Kobasew to 3-year contract
� Sharks fire head coach Ron Wilson
� Predators re-sign Erat to 7-year deal
� Maple Leafs fire head coach Maurice
� Capitals extend Boudreau's contract
� Canucks name Gillis new GM
� Hurricanes sign Samsonov to 3-year deal
� Martin out as Florida coach, stays as GM
� Oilers re-sign Gilbert, Nilsson
� Coyotes sign Turris to entry-level contract

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	TFP Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta answers your e-mails and questions regarding the 2008 NHL Trade Deadline and which teams came out on top.
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