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sportsnet.ca - 7/7/2009

Monster picks Maple Leafs

— sportsnet.ca — A Swedish source told Sportsnet the long awaited decision by Jonas Gustavsson is over as he's decided... to start his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. (more) Monster picks Maple Leafs

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Brian Burke

Toronto Maple Leafs

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sportsandthecity.com - 7/7/2009

Who's on your blue line?

— sportsandthecity.com — Francois Beauchemin is the newest member of the revamped Maple Leafs defense core. But that doesn't mean... Tomas Kaberle is going anywhere. Why Van Ryn should be dealt; why Jeff Finger should be benched; and why Ian White deserves to play. Also: playoffs!!!1 (more) Who's on your blue line?

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Francois Beauchemin

Toronto Maple Leafs

Tomas Kaberle

Jeff Finger

Ian White

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thehockeyprogram.net - 7/6/2009

Francois Beauchemin To Toronto...Kovalev to Ottawa!

— thehockeyprogram.net — In a move that kind of surprised no one...Brian Burke announced this afternoon that Francois Beauchemin has... signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. I know several people broke the story including the TSN guys, CP, etc....but a special credit goes out to one of my favorite bloggers. Go check out ... (more) Francois Beauchemin To Toronto...Kovalev to Ottawa!

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Francois Beauchemin

Brian Burke

Ottawa Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs

Mike Komisarek

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Kovalev snagged by Senators; Burke adds Ducks defenseman
Puck Daddy — ... Senators underachiever. You know, for a change. • It's not so much that Brian Burke is rebuilding the Leafs from the goal crease out, because you'd need a goalie to do that. It's more like building a great sandwich with some fine cold cuts to start, and then figuring out the bread and condiments situation later -- even if that's what actually makes the meal. So Anaheim Ducks UFA defenseman Francois Beauchemin inks a three-year deal with an average cap hit of $3.8 million per season with the Leafs, joining Mike Komisarek ...

Francois Beauchemin Signs in Toronto
IllegalCurve.com — ... TSN is reporting that Francois Beauchemin has signed a 3-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth an average of $3.8 million per season. ...

NHL gets back to business as nearly 20 players sign on Monday
Snapshots — The free agent dominoes have started to fall today, likely bringing to an end the NHL's general managers' short summer respite . The Ottawa Senators signed Alexei Kovalev to a 2-year, $10 million deal; The Chicago Blackhawks signed Troy Brouwer, Corey Crawford, Ben Eager, Colin Fraser, and Aaron Johnson ; The Maple Leafs signed Francois Beauchemin to a 3-year deal at $3.8 million per season, as well as a slate of prospects , including Nazem Kadri ; The Canucks re-signed Shane O'Brien , as well as Andrew Raycroft ; The ...

The Morning Skate for Tuesday, July 7th
Four Habs Fans — ... Habs' (or at least Habs fans') dreams of Francois Beauchemin end in Toronto, where he signs for 3 years at 3.8 mill per. Saw an interview with him on RDS this morning and he said he hoped to play in Montreal, but Bob's offer was not what he wanted in terms of years or numbers; ...

Tuesday Links
St. Louis Game Time — Tuesday's with Hildy comin' up soon. You guys will enjoy it. Blues news SYAK: The Beej is back and Ears has a new deal. I'm guessing Hannu Toivonen is just depth so if Mason goes all Manny, Conk won't have to play EVERY game. [Belleville News-Democrat] Apparently Max Tardy is a big deal in Minnesota. It is news that he will be coming to the Blues orientation camp. [Northland's NewsCenter] Speaking of the camp ... here's the schedule. That Saturday game sure is early. [Blues] Hockey news The 'Hawks aren't letting their ...

2009 Free Agency: Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Francois Beauchemin
Pension Plan Puppets — ... to a three year, $11.4M contract. What does Beauchemin bring to the table? Aside from being one of the most likely players to snuff out the Lollipop Guild he brings one bionic knee (worked pretty well for Antropov) and some pretty good defensive numbers. Behind the Net is the source of these numbers and you can definitely dig through the pile for some interesting figures. I've used the 2007-2008 season as a comparison because it was the last complete season that Beauchemin played: ...