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.