Canwest News Service, similarly, reported that Toronto has hired two former San Jose Sharks assistants, Rob Zettler and Tim Hunter, to fill positions with the Maple Leafs.  GM Cliff Fletcher noted that, "Tim and Rob bring winning experience to the Maple Leafs coaching staff.  Their … previous success in San Jose will allow them to quickly bring in a structured system for our players to work within.”  The hirings reunite the two assistants with former Sharks head coach Ron Wilson (hired by Toronto  As further reported by Canwest, Wilson, Hunter and Zettler are among the most technologically advanced coaches in the NHL, even using a laptop on the bench for replays and a tablet personnel computer for real time statistics. on June 10), and have the potential to significantly upgrade the Leafs defense.

Finally, the Associated Press reports that Anaheim has secured the services of head coach Randy Carlyle.  Carlyle’s new, two-year extension (no terms announced) ensures that the Ducks will have coaching stability for at least three more years.  GM Brian Burke issued a statement that, "In our view, Randy is one of the top coaches in the NHL.  We've had an aggressive, hardworking club each of the past three years, largely due to his influence. He's clearly been paramount to our success since taking over the reins."  Since being hired in 2005, Carlyle has led Anaheim to the playoffs each season, including the franchise’s only Stanley Cup, and the team is tied with the Red Wings for the best regular-season record in the league over the span.

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Bill Johnson is a staff member of the Business of Sports Network

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