*-> The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun their spring cleaning yesterday officially as they fire head coach Rick Tocchet and also GM Brian Lawton. Not a very surprising move coming from TB ownership as they look to continue the rebuilding properly. GM Brian Lawton never quite managed to right the ship as the team moved forward and after the war between him and the coaching staff it was only a matter of time before he was let go. Tocchet was an unfortunate casualty but he struggled to spark his team when it was needed and I'm sure his war with GM Brian Lawton also hurt his image with the new management. Good moves by new owner Jeff Vinik so he may start fresh from the office down.
*-> The Pittsburgh Penguins have resigned backup goalie Brent Johnson to a 2 year deal worth 1.2 mil$. Johnson fared pretty well this season and did the job when M.A Fleury was unable to.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be close to a deal with Jonas Gustavsson who is a restricted free agent this summer. The "Monster" is expected to be signed in the next week or so according to Toronto media sources. No sign on what the deal may be but it's expected to an increase on this season.
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At least Rick Tocchet will be able to fall back on his old job as promoter for an illegal gambling ring........
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