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Burke lands The Monster
theglobeandmail.com - 7/7/2009
Burke lands The Monster
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A day after signing free-agent defenceman Beauchemin, Leafs GM learns that much sought-after Swedish goaltender is coming to Toronto
Monster picks Maple Leafs
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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Monster Signs With Leafs
barrymelroserocks.com - 7/7/2009
Monster Signs With Leafs
— barrymelroserocks.com — TORONTO -- After months of speculation the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a player high on their... list of free agent targets . They've signed a monster and not just any monster, but the Alien . Details of the contract were not released but sources close to the team say it will be in the ... (more) Monster Signs With Leafs

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Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Beauchemin
puckcentral.blogspot.com - 7/6/2009
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Beauchemin
— puckcentral.blogspot.com — The Leafs continue to improve their blue line. According to Sportsnet : The Toronto Maple Leafs have... brought in another defenceman, signing free agent Francois Beauchemin to a three-year deal believed to be in the range of $10 million This is the one defenseman that was on the market that I ... (more) Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Beauchemin

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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Jonas Gustavsson picks the Leafs, Nikolai Zherdev’s days numbered in New York and Andrew Cogliano is on edge
IllegalCurve.com — Free Agent Signings The Leafs have finally signed Jonas Gustavsson. Francois Beauchemin admits he was disappointed he never received an offer from the Anaheim Ducks to remain with the team. With the signing of Beauchemin, the Leafs have really put together a rock-solid blue line. “We should have a decent D here,” said Beauchemin himself. On Monday, the Thrashers signed four unrestricted free agents, including ...

Gustavsson chooses Toronto
From The Rink — Less than 24 hours after getting free-agent defenceman Francois Beauchemin to come to Toronto, Brian Burke found out that the Maple Leafs have won the Jonas Gustavsson sweepstakes. Gustavsson, nicknamed "The Monster", will sign a one-year, $810,000 (U.S.) contract with the Maple Leafs, globesports.com has learned. The entry-level deal will also include a $90,000 signing bonus. — Tim Wharnsby, The Globe and Mail Gustavsson is a good choice for the Leafs, especially ...

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