from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun,

- Lou Lamoriello hates speculation. He said the media’s MVP is the “unknown source.” Yet, by not commenting on his own situation as general manager and his possible future with the Leafs, all he is doing is fostering more of the speculation he so dislikes.

- Barry Trotz has probably saved his job as head coach by advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in Washington. He was due to be replaced by assistant Todd Reirden.

- So if you’re Ron Francis, and the new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes has told you to work from home and stay out of the office, would you take the money and run, or would you say: ‘Screw you’ and walk away?

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