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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without a captain for nearly four seasons and Auston Matthews says he would love to accept that storied role.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Cody Ceci and his partner Jamie Thompson have filed a statement of defence against an $8.6-million lawsuit by a woman who was badly burned in an incident at Ceci's home last year.

According to Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province, Brock Boeser's agent Ben Hankinson "has an appetite for a four-year extension at $7 million annually" for his client this summer.

With RFA Matthew Tkachuk still unsigned and training camp fast approaching, Sean Monahan says he isn't too concerned and believes Tkachuk wants to be there for camp. Monahan also comments on the Milan Lucic for James Neal trade, what he thinks Lucic will bring to the team, and more.

Doug Gilmour joins Mark Masters to share his thoughts on the first annual Hockey Night in Brampton, discuss what he remembers about becoming captain of the Maple Leafs 25 years ago, and what the biggest challenge is about being the captain of the Leafs.

The Washington Capitals are going to get an early start on extension talks with goaltender Braden Holtby and centre Nicklas Backstrom. Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told NHL.com on Wednesday that he expects to begin talks with both pending unrestricted free agents next month.

OverDrive guest host Gord Miller and Dave Poulin discuss ESPN naming Sidney Crosby the NHL’s MVP for the last decade and compile their own All-Decade starting lineups.

The Minnesota Wild have hired Bill Guerin, who won two Stanley Cups as a player and two more titles in the front office with the Pittsburgh Penguins, as their new general manager.

OverDrive guest host Gord Miller and Dave Poulin discuss the Mitch Marner contract negotiations and Gord proposes his solution – a contract he believes would make both sides happy.

The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Colin White to a six-year, $28.5 million contract. White will carry a $4.75 million cap hit on his new deal, making him the Senators' second-highest paid active player behind Bobby Ryan.

It appears restricted free agent Zach Werenski is looking for a bridge deal this summer. According to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch, Werenski is looking for a three-year contract with a cap hit in the $5 million range from the Columbus Blue Jackets.