NHL Franchise Notes: FBI Subpoenas Del Biaggio Documents

In Nashville, Brad Schrade reports the FBI yesterday subpoenaed documents from the city of Nashville concerning Predators Minority Owner William “Boots” Del Biaggio and his role in purchasing the team last year. According to the subpoenas, which appear to be "tied to a federal investigation of Del Biaggio out of Northern California,” the FBI is seeking any documents that relate to Del Biaggio's "finances and financial condition” (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 6/12).

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MAPLE LEAFS: In Toronto, Paul Hunter writes Maple Leafs interim GM Cliff Fletcher will remain in his role until after the ’08-09 season, when there will be "more available GM candidates to choose from after their contracts expire,” including Ducks Exec VP & GM Brian Burke (TORONTO STAR, 6/12). Also in Toronto Damien Cox writes under the header, "Peddie Era Continues To Linger Like A Bad Smell." Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment President & CEO Richard Peddie also will remain in his role, as he has “managed to survive. Again.” Peddie yesterday "angered ... a dozen NHL owners by publicly announcing that those GMs with a year left on their contracts ... are in his mind free agents-in-waiting. This is basically tampering with the entire league" (TORONTO STAR, 6/12).

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