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MONTREAL GAZETTE: Pat Hickey reports Kirk Muller was recently seen dining with Canadiens GM Bob Gainey and head coach Guy Carbonneau, fuelling speculation he could become part of the coaching staff, which could be formally announced by the draft weekend. Hickey also noted Toronto Maple Leafs tough guy Tie Domi was recently seen dining with Habs blueliner Sheldon Souray. Domi is rumoured to be on the verge of having his contract bought out by the Leafs and Hickey claims Domi is a character player Gainey and Carbonneau covet.

CANADIAN PRESS: Robert Laflamme reports Edmonton Oilers tough guy forward Georges Laraque is no longer ruling out the possibility of playing for the Montreal Canadiens. Laraque made headlines a couple of years ago when he addressed trade rumours having him going to Montreal by claiming he'd retire first.

Spector's Note: Leafs managment declined to comment on rumours of Domi's contract being bought out, and as Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons recently observed, the savings by doing so would be minimal. Both Domi and Laraque are charismatic players, although Domi's getting long in the tooth now to provide the toughness the Habs seek. Laraque is younger, a Montreal native and one of the more feared scrappers in the game but saw limited icetime with the Oilers this season. It also depends on what he's seeking as a UFA, as he appears destined to hit the market this summer.