NHL and hockey rumors for June 10, 2008

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ron Wilson have agreed to terms on a four-year, $6.5 million. Wilson is in Toronto meeting with interim GM Cliff Fletcher Monday night and an official announcement is expected Tuesday. Brochu's take: This has only stoked the fires that Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke will take over the GM duties in Toronto in one years time. Source

The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Dan Jancevski to a two-year, two way deal. At the NHL level, Jancevski will receive $525,000 in 2008-09 and $550,000 in 2009-10, while he will make $225,000 and $250,000 if he is to play the two seasons at the AHL level.

The Stars have also re-signed forward Toby Petersen to a two-year, $1.1 million contract.

The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Maxim Lapierre to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Forward Colby Genoway has left the Vancouver Canucks organization and has signed with Swedish club Mora for the 2008-2009 season. Source

Phoenix Coyotes forward Niko Kapanen has signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. Source

There are rumors that Swiss club Kloten Flyers are pursuing Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Locke. Source

Senators fire Paddock, Low

The Ottawa Senators have fired coach John Paddock and assistant coach Ron Low. Speculation and rumours have surrounded the coach's future during the recent spell of bad games. GM Bryan Murray will take over coaching duties for the stretch run, while Paddock has been offered a job somewhere in the organization. Source

According to the Montreal Gazette, the Montreal Canadiens are believed to have offered forwards Michael Ryder, Maxim Lapierre and Mikhail Grabovski to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marian Hossa. GM Bob Gainey mentioned that the Thrashers wanted "4 elements", 3 of which were playing on Tuesday. Source

The Thrashers apparently wanted Antoine Vermette, Nick Foligno and 1st round pick in 2008 for Hossa, the Ottawa Sun reports. Source

Rumours are flying that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero received orders from the owners to make a serious playoff run this year, leading to the acquisition of Hossa.

The Vancouver Sun is reporting that Vancouver Canucks GM Dave Nonis offered defenseman Luc Bourdon, goaltending prospect Cory Schneider, and Mason Raymond to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Brad Richards. Rumours are that the Lightning really wanted defenseman Alex Edler and forward Ryan Kesler.