Post by jenny123 on Jan 18, 2014 0:55:49 GMT -5
It appears that if Rick Dudley wants to leave Toronto to join the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs will not stand in his way. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie has learned that if Dudley takes a position with Montreal, as could happen by the end of the month, it would be conditional on him not being able to work on the NHL Draft for the Canadiens. Dudley is currently the director of player personnel for the Maple Leafs. He has an "out" clause in his contract that allows him to leave his post in Toronto. Fellow TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported last week that Dudley is expected to take a position as assistant general manager with the Canadiens. But with Montreal selecting third overall and Toronto fifth in the June 22-23 draft, the Leafs preference is that Dudley not switch camps armed with knowledge of Torontos draft plans. Dreger reported that Leafs GM Brian Burke and Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin have had discussions over a possible move by Dudley. 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Gallagher had three goals and two assists to lead the Vancouver Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Victoria Royals Monday afternoon in Western Hockey League action.NEWPORT, R.I. -- John Isner feels comfortable being back in the United States. Hes showing it by dominating his opponents. Top seed and defending champ Isner advanced to the final at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships by beating fellow American Ryan Harrison 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Saturday afternoon. Isner, ranked 11th, will face Australias Lleyton Hewitt in the title match Sunday. Hewitt, a former world No. 1, defeated American Rajeev Ram 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The matches were held after Jennifer Capriati and four others were enshrined into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Isner is looking to become the first repeat champion on Newports grass courts since Frances Fabrice Santoro in 2008. Joining Capriati in a 90-minute on-court ceremony were recently retired player Gustavo Kuerten, master player Manuel Orantes, tennis industry executive Mike Davies and wheelchair champion Randy Snow, who was honoured posthumously. Isner took control by winning the first set tiebreak, improving his record to an ATP-best mark of 24-10 in tiebreaks this year. Similar to last year, hes used his overpowering serve to take charge in matches. So far this week, hes held serve in 46 of 47 chances. "Its feeling very similar actually, eerily similar," he said. "Last year I wasnt playing well and I came here and I desperately needed wins and confidence. This year Im ranked a lot higher (than last year) but I didnt play well in Europe -- simple as that." He realizes his play improves with his return to America. "Im always most comfortable in the States. Thats something I need to work on. I really want to do well here," said Isner, looking for his fourth ATP tour title. 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On the final point, Ram hit a forehand service return into the net, closing the match in 2 hours, 20 minutes. Ram said it was special to face a two-time Grand Slam champion. "I hope Im still playing when he gets inducted into the Hall of Fame because thats going to happen someday," Ram said. Hewitt captured the 2001 U.S. Open and 2002 Wimbledon. Hewitt had trailed 4-1 in the opening set before winning the final five games. Tied 4-all and holding a break advantage in the ninth game, he hit a perfectly placed backhand down the line to go up 5-4. He then closed out the set at love. In the second set, Ram opened a 5-2 lead. After Hewitt held serve, Ram faulted on seven of eight serves in the ninth game, including the final two points to see his lead sliced to 5-4. "I had a really tough day serving," Ram said. "That was a big part of the problem." ' ' '